Brainard's comments are important because she is considered a close ideological ally of Fed Chair Janet Yellen. (cnbc.com)
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Some traders wondered whether she may tip off a more hawkish Fed, particularly considering the most recent comments from officials and her standing as a close ideological ally of Fed Chair Janet Yellen. (cnbc.com)