https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-barkin-open-to-possibility-of-inflation-declining-in-short-orderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-barkin-open-to-possibility-of-inflation-declining-in-short-orderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-barkin-open-to-possibility-of-inflation-declining-in-short-order#u83103Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:56:22 +0000Federal Reserve officials indicate that taming inflation may be painful and that a single rate hike might not suffice. Richmond Fed President Barkin remains open to the possibility of inflation declining in short order, but he warns that supply shocks are not proving short-lived and leaves the door open for further rate increases. Meanwhile, Fed official Collins warns that inflation risks remain elevated and could be notably higher. These hawkish signals have supported the dollar while Bitcoin fell to $84,000 amid rising interest rates and oil prices.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is balanc