Monetary Brief News

Economic optimism among chief financial officers has decreased in the first quarter of 2025, according to the CFO Survey.

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is set to speak at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

The Federal Reserve has released its latest report on economic activity in the Fifth District, noting a modest overall increase.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond recently addressed a regional audience about inflation and the current economic landscape.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is set to address the Rotary Club of Richmond on February 25, 2025.

The Federal Reserve has released its latest report on the Fifth District economy, indicating modest growth since the previous assessment.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has announced new director appointments for 2025.

The Richmond Federal Reserve has provided insights into the economic outlook for 2025 during a recent forum at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is set to address the First Friday Economic Outlook Forum on January 3, 2025.

In November, President Tom Barkin and Regional Executive Matt Martin of the Federal Reserve Bank met with community and business leaders in North Carolina's Randolph and Chatham counties.

CFOs have shown increased optimism about the economy following the recent presidential election, according to The CFO Survey.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has announced several new appointments.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's President, Tom Barkin, addressed the Baltimore Together Summit at Baltimore Center Stage in Maryland.

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is set to address the Baltimore Together Summit on November 12, 2024.

Economic activity in the Fifth District of the United States has seen modest growth, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve. Consumer spending increased slightly, with a rise in business travel offsetting a decline in leisure travel. Residential real estate activity experienced a minor slowdown, while commercial real estate remained stable.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond recently highlighted the significant role community colleges play in workforce development. During a speech at the 2024 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference, Tom Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, emphasized the importance of these institutions in addressing labor market imbalances.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has announced that its president, Tom Barkin, will be addressing the Virginia Education and Workforce Conference. The event is scheduled for October 23, 2024, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on September 17-18, 2024. These minutes are typically published three weeks following the policy decision date. They provide a detailed account of the economic and financial conditions considered by the Committee during their discussions.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President, Tom Barkin, addressed the current economic situation at the 2024 UNCW Economic Outlook Conference in Wilmington, N.C. During his speech, he discussed recent decisions by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and their implications for inflation and economic growth.

In August, President Tom Barkin, Regional Executive Renee Haltom, and Regional Community Development Manager Jarrod Elwell met with local community and business leaders in Farmville, Virginia. The meeting aimed to understand the economic strengths and opportunities of the region as part of the Bank’s Community Conversations program.