Home Business Fed's Barkin sees no strong case for a rate hike or cut Business Fed's Barkin sees no strong case for a rate hike or cut By Genpie - May 15, 2019 173 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp NEW YORK – Strong U.S. economic growth and subdued inflation mean there is no strong argument for a rate hike or cut right now, though business confidence is fragile, a Federal Reserve policymaker said on Wednesday.