Fed Is Still Assessing Impact of Iran War, Barkin Says
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin indicates that the Fed is closely monitoring the impact of the Iran war on gasoline prices, but has not yet determined its policy response.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin says it's too soon to tell how policymakers will respond to the Iran war, but he says they are tracking the price of gasoline closely. He also says policy is modestly restrictive right now and we've seen "a couple months of relatively high inflation." He speaks to Bloomberg's Michael McKee in Richmond. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on March 5, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.