Fed official flags inflation risks posed by Trump’s policies

Tom Barkin discussed the uncertainty created by the president-elect return to the White House in an address to business leaders in Baltimore

A senior Federal Reserve official has highlighted the inflation risks associated with US President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office in January.

Speaking on Friday to business leaders outside of Baltimore, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said the US economy could see significant growth but also warned of inflationary pressures...