Bar Says Fed Policy Must Remain Independent from Short-Term Political Pressures

US Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stressed that monetary policy must remain independent from short-term political pressures, reaffirming the Fed’s commitment to data-driven decisions and clear communication to the public.

Fed’s Michael Barr Warns Easing Bank Supervision Risks Financial Excess and Instability

Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr warns that easing US bank supervision and regulatory staff cuts could fuel financial excess and instability, risking a repeat of past crises.

Fed’s Barr Says Rate Cuts Require Caution—October Decision Seen as Highly Challenging

Michael Barr, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision, stressed caution on further rate cuts, citing inflation risks and uncertainty, and warned that the October FOMC decision will be highly challenging as the Fed’s price stability goal faces significant threats.

Fed Governor Barr Says Tariffs Expected to Add Upward Pressure on Inflation

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr warned that tariffs are likely to put upward pressure on U.S. inflation, highlighting risks for low-income households and noting ongoing uncertainty around trade policy and its economic impact.

Fed Governor Barr Says Tariffs Could Sustain Some Inflation

Fed Governor Michael Barr warns that while U.S. inflation is moderating, tariffs and supply chain shifts could sustain price pressures and economic uncertainty.

Fed Governor Barr - 'Trade-Related Supply Chain Disruptions May Lead to Lower Growth, Higher Inflation'

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warns of potential economic consequences from trade-related supply chain disruptions, highlighting risks of lower growth and higher inflation.

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Opinion | He Made Singapore Rich, but Something Has Gone Wrong With the System

Singapore’s political leadership is at a crossroads. It has lessons for the West.