Fed’s Barkin sees potential soft spot in the U.S. economy

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February 5, 2025

One area of concern for the U.S. economy is that big businesses may be pulling back from making new investments given the uncertainty surrounding the economic policies of the Trump administration, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said on Wednesday.

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Fed’s Barkin sees potential soft spot in the U.S. economy

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