Fed's Barr: DOJ probe is 'an assault on the independence of the Fed'

Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr said Thursday the Justice Department's criminal inquiry into the central bank — as well ...

Fed's Barr slams Powell probe, concerned inflation is still too high

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is being investigated by the US Department of Justice over his testimony on renovations ...
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Fed's Michael Barr Warns Inflation Could Stick Through 2027: Hints Rates May Remain Restrictive 'For Longer'

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned about a long and drawn-out battle against inflation, hinting that investors seeking rate cuts may have to wait a while longer. Speaking at the Economic ...

Fed will remain independent no matter who next chair is: Fed's Barr

President Trump has made it clear he will be replacing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.
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Fed Gov. Barr points to 'gaps' in GENIUS Act

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is calling for stronger guardrails around stablecoins, pointing to "gaps" in the recently passed GENIUS Act, which created a regulatory framework for digital ...
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Fed’s Barr Urges Caution With Further Rate Moves, Underscoring Committee’s Divisions

After the Federal Reserve’s initial rate cut last month, the central bank should proceed carefully with further adjustments to its policy stance, Fed governor Michael Barr said, citing concerns that ...
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Fed Governor Barr discusses community banks’ role, challenges and opportunities, urges ‘responsible regulation’

On October 8, Fed Governor Michael Barr spoke on the central role of community banks in supporting families and small businesses, describing them as “indispensable” to the communities they serve. Barr ...
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A top Fed official zeroes in on risks to financial stability posed by a booming corner of the crypto market

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Fed's Barr warns of BNPL 'debt trap,' other risks

Buy now/pay later products could have similar pitfalls to payday lenders and other predatory financial services, according to the Federal Reserve's former top regulator. Speaking at a Fed conference ...
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Fed’s Barr highlights gaps in GENIUS Act for regulators to bridge

On October 16, Fed Governor Michael Barr spoke on the rapid pace of payments innovation, highlighting both the opportunities and risks presented by technologies such as stablecoins, AI, and real-time ...
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Fed should be cautious about adjusting policy, says Michael Barr

CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the latest comments from Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more ...
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A top Fed official zeroes in on risks to financial stability posed by a booming corner of the crypto market

Federal governor Michael Barr raised concerns about stablecoins. He acknowledged the benefits of innovation, but flagged risks related to "the fragility of private money." The stablecoin ecosystem ...