The US Federal Reserve is set to hold its annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium this week from August 27-29 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with investors awaiting Kevin Warsh’s expected first appearance at the event as the chief of the American central bank while eyeing cues on inflation, interest dates and policy direction.
Every year, the Federal Bank of Kansas City hosts dozens of central bankers, policymakers, academics and economists from around the world at its annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While no formal rate decision is typically announced at the Jackson Hole symposium, investors keenly watch the Fed chief’s address for clues on how the central bank’s trajectory may look going forward.