Rebecca Barkin named CEO of Neal Stephenson’s Lamina1

Neal Stephenson’s brainchild Lamina1 announced it is under new leadership after elevating Rebecca Barkin to the role of CEO.  Barkin, acting president since last August, will take over the web3 ...

Fed officials Barkin and Collins see possibility for slower rate hikes ahead

Two Federal Reserve officials indicated Friday that they expect further interest rate increases but will be looking closely at whether those moves need to be as aggressive as they’ve been this y...

10-year Treasury yield hits highest in month as Fed’s Barkin says officials will do what it takes to fight inflation

U.S. bond yields rose on Friday, sending the 10- and 30-year maturities up for a third straight week, as traders assessed how high Federal Reserve officials might take interest rates to combat persist...

Fed’s Barkin says rate increases need to continue until inflation holds at 2%

Despite positive inflation data this week, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said Friday that more interest rate increases will be needed to tamp down price pressures. Releases this wee...

Fed’s Barkin says businesses would welcome higher interest rates

The U.S. economy is ready for interest rate increases to control rampant inflation, Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said Monday. With the Fed poised to start hiking rates in March and...