Brainard comments on CNBC
- Economic outlook is quite solid
- Inflation moving towards target is encouraging
- US job market continues to tighten
- There are risks on the horizon, we need to be on guard
- We are seeing synchronized growth around the world
- So far we've seen growth coming in a little softer
- Rising commodities reflect global demand
- Outlook is for continued solid growth
There's one little caveat on growth but she's largely upbeat. The US dollar hasn't really reacted but if anything, this is another sign that a hike in June is coming and more are expected later.
