Tom Barkin

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Guest Opinion: Why Were the Forecasts Off?

The president of the Richmond Fed offers his insight on the challenges in trying to predict economic trends.…

By Tom Barkin · Aug 14, 2024

Current News & Events

Guest Opinion: How You Might Look at Recent Data

We are all looking at the same data, but it is easy to come away with different conclusions.…

By Tom Barkin · Apr 23, 2024

Current News & Events

Guest Opinion: The Richmond Fed and the Housing Challenge

In 2022, construction costs were three-fifths of the average sales price for a new single-family home. Continue Reading…

By Tom Barkin · Nov 22, 2023