Brainard Dovish After Hours – Futures Higher

Lael Brainard, the 53 year old Fed Governor was speaking at a small engagement in Washington this afternoon.  She advises the Fed ‘watch and wait’ until global risks recede.  She also warned again ‘prematurely’ raising rates.

The dovish comments sent NASDAQ futures beyond cash session highs.

I had no idea how smoking hot Mrs. Brainard is.  I don’t write this to objectify her, but merely out of surprise.  Everyone else inside The Fed looks like something I’d scrape off my shoe.

I would gladly take her up on a cup of tea, should she ever be interested.  Maybe she could treat me to some dovish commentary, who knows, I’m optimistic.