Fed's Barkin is monitoring the impact of lower interest rates on home and auto sales, and the potential for demand to outpace supply. He notes that a 'low-hiring, low-firing' labor market could persist, but demand for workers might increase if demand grows. Recent labor actions and geopolitical conflicts are also seen as inflation risks. The Fed needs to be attentive to the economy and inflation as it considers the pace and extent of rate reductions.