Fed's Brainard: Trade is a source of uncertainty, not seeing discernible impact on prices, confidence

Additional comments from the Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard as she speaks at the Detroit Economic Club, Detroit, Michigan.

Key quotes (via Reuters)

• It's very early to assess if U.S. Fiscal stimulus is boosting productivity or supply side.
• Trade is a source of uncertainty right now, not seeing discernible impact on prices, confidence.
• Not seeing housing affordability as headwind on the expansion.
• I'm hopeful Fed gets open fed governor spots filled soon.