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Federal Reserve Barkin: The Federal Reserve's policy has been tight enough, but it is difficult to accurately determine the specific degree of monetary policy restrictions

Fed policy has been tight enough, but it is difficult to judge precisely how restrictive monetary policy is, said Mr. Barkin. Interest rates could be recalibrated to a less restrictive level. There is plenty of data between now and December. Demand data have been stronger since the Fed began cutting rates. He said he viewed the inverted yield curve as good news.