[Fed's Barkin: Current Policy Rate Likely at Neutral or Slightly Below Neutral Level] Federal Reserve Chairman Barkin stated that there is no baseline scenario for the December meeting; the current policy rate is likely at or slightly below neutral. He also noted that it would be an advantage if each Fed policy meeting included two full months of economic data. Barkin described the last jobs report as "healthy," but still observed a low-hiring, low-layoff environment. Barkin does not believe that recent election measures will hinder data center expansion, as companies will find other locations to build; he stated that it is difficult to assess the election's impact on the economy. (Sina Finance)