Bullard spoke to the WSJ today
When I saw the latest WSJ interview with St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, the picture struck me right away. Bullard is doing the 'palms up' once again.
We have an extensive photo archive and in almost all the pictures of Bullard, he's doing the same thing.
Here's what the non-verbal dictionary (that's a thing) says about it:
" 1. A speaking or listening gesture made with the fingers extended and the hand(s) rotated to an upward (or supinated) position. 2. A gesture made with the opened palm raised to an appealing, imploring, or "begging" position.
Usage: Uplifted palms suggest a vulnerable or nonaggressive pose that appeals to listeners as allies rather than as rivals or foes. Throughout the world, palm-up cues reflect moods of congeniality, humility, and uncertainty."
So c'mon Bullard, stop with your begging and start demanding that other FOMC members see it your way.
