What is the scheduled time for Jerome Powell's speech as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve?
Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to deliver his final keynote address as Fed Chair at the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday, August 22, 2025. The event, held annually since 1982 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, takes place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and is a significant gathering for economists, central bankers, and government officials worldwide.
This year's symposium, themed "Changing Labor Markets: Demography, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy," will see Powell discuss structural changes in the labor market, including aging societies, declining birth rates, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Investors and market participants eagerly await Powell's speech, looking for hints about the Fed's future interest rate policy, assessments of the economy, inflation, and employment.
The speech will take place at 10:00 AM EDT (4:00 PM CEST). For those who wish to watch in real-time, CNBC TV18 and the official YouTube channel of the Kansas City Fed will provide live coverage. The live-stream will allow market participants in the US and viewers in Europe to follow Powell's address as it happens.
The Jackson Hole Symposium, held in the picturesque Grand Teton National Park, has gained notoriety for its ability to sway global financial markets. Even small phrasings in Powell's speech can trigger strong market reactions. As such, the speech is highly anticipated, with many looking forward to Powell's final address before his term ends in May 2026.
A program overview for the 2025 Symposium will be published on the website of the Kansas City Fed on August 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM EDT (August 22, 2:00 AM CEST). The event brings together some of the most influential minds in economic policy to discuss key issues and shape the future of monetary policy.
In addition to Powell's speech, the symposium will feature a series of discussions and presentations focusing on labor markets in transition. The event promises to be an insightful and informative gathering, providing valuable insights into the current state and future direction of the global economy.
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