Fed's Barkin: Reopening of economy cannot wait for his 0 infection rate

Richmond Fed Barkin speaking to North Carolina chamber of commerce in a Zoom meeting

Meanwhile Fed's Barkin is also speaking to North Carolina chamber and says:

  • Health, fiscal policy taking lead in crisis
  • Midteens unemployment is possible
  • Reopening cannot wait for a 0 infection rate
  • Restoration of consumer confidence the most difficult challenge to economic recovery
  • Post crisis recovery may require redeployment of workers from restaurant service jobs to occupations like home healthcare

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