Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin.
Earlier remarks here:
More:
- I'm focused on bringing down inflation
- Don't want to do damage you don't have to do
- In data so far have seen labor market that's still quite tight
- Expect to see continuation of solid job growth
- Fed can't operate well with 'stop-go' policy
- You've got to get inflation under control, and make sure of it before you do any talk of loosening
- How long rates stay high will depend what happens with inflation