Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is scheduled to speak at the Raleigh Chamber Economic Forecast 2026 event on January 6, 2026. The event will take place at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Barkin’s speech is set for 8:25 a.m. Eastern Time and will be made available on the Richmond Fed’s official website at that time.
The event will also feature a question-and-answer session with the audience following Barkin’s remarks. According to the Richmond Fed, its mission includes fostering economic stability and strength by conducting research, sharing data, and engaging with regional leaders to address community-specific economic issues. The bank also plays a role in promoting financial institution safety, ensuring consumer protection, maintaining electronic payment systems, and supporting cash supply needs.
The Richmond Fed regularly communicates its findings through publications, presentations, and educational resources aimed at enhancing public understanding of economics and personal finance.
For further information or media inquiries about this event, Jim Strader is listed as the contact person. Those interested can sign up to receive email alerts for future speeches, press releases, and news from the Richmond Fed.
