The upcoming 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is once again becoming the focus of the global financial markets. This annual event, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Wyoming, is known for its far-reaching impact on global economic policy.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver a speech on Friday, August 22, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (around 10 p.m. Beijing Time). Given that this summit has traditionally been a platform for the Fed to convey important policy signals, investors and analysts are closely watching every word from Powell, as it could have a profound impact on global stock markets, bond markets, and even the cryptocurrency space.

Looking back over the past five years, the impact of the Jackson Hole meeting on the market has been tumultuous.

In 2021, the Federal Reserve maintained an accommodative policy stance, and the market responded positively.
In 2022, facing high inflation, the Federal Reserve shifted to a hawkish stance, leading to a significant decline in the stock market and the cryptocurrency market.
In 2023, signals of easing inflation and the Federal Reserve's cautious stance led to a slight rise in the market.
In 2024, due to the unclear direction of interest rates, the market reaction showed divergence.
Since 2025, concerns about tightening policies and expectations for Powell's upcoming speech have triggered a certain degree of negative market reaction.

The importance of this summit is self-evident. Powell's speech may address key issues such as interest rates, inflation, or liquidity, all of which are core factors influencing the trajectory of the global economy. Investors are holding their breath, hoping to glean clues about the future policy direction of the Federal Reserve.

As the global economic situation continues to change, the Jackson Hole meeting will undoubtedly continue to play the role of the "Oscars of monetary policy," and its significance and influence should not be underestimated. Regardless of the content of Powell's speech this time, it will dominate market trends for a period of time and influence investment decisions.