Is Tom Barkin hawkish or dovish?
Tom Barkin is a non-voter on the FOMC. Tom Barkin reads neutral on interest rates, with a -0.4 score on a −3 to +3 scale. Last scored policy remark: 3 February 2026.
Based on policy remarks through .
No scored policy remark in the past 45 days.
Current reading
Tom Barkin is neutral, at -0.4 on the −3 to +3 scale.
Tom Barkin has served as President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond since 2018. A former McKinsey managing director, he is known for extensive business contacts across the Fifth District and a measured, evidence-based communication style.
Recent policy remarks
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