Marketplace · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Central bankers are gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the Federal Reserve's annual Economic Policy Symposium. The main focus is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech, which could offer insights into the Fed's longer-term plans and approach to interest rate policy, although some experts expect only subtle clues.
“The Fed has often used the keynote address at these events as a way to forecast its longer-term plans, how officials are thinking about the economy and their approach to interest rate policy.”
“As economists, we'd like a big slice of cake, but if we don't get a slice of cake, we'll look carefully for any crumbs.”
“Ben Bernanke had a very economic history lens, Janet Yellen, deep dive on the labor market, J. Powell talked about risk management. Those weren't just topics, they were also their approach to being a Fed chair.”