美联储巴尔金：关税仍在造成一定的通胀压力

Group 1 - The president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, Barkin, stated that businesses are still passing on price increases due to tariffs to consumers, indicating ongoing cost pressures that may lead to inflation over time [1][2] - Most businesses currently have more confidence in the scope of tariffs compared to a year ago, suggesting a shift in sentiment within the corporate sector [1] - Barkin expressed optimism about the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) results, noting they were lower than expected, although he remains cautious about the reliability of any single report [2] Group 2 - The inflation rate is above the target, but there seems to be no accelerating trend in inflation, and while unemployment has risen, it is not out of control [2] - Countries with independent central banks tend to perform better economically, according to Barkin, highlighting the importance of central bank independence [2]