Powell at Jackson Hole: Volatility Ahead ⚠️

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks today at Jackson Hole (7:30 PM IST), a stage often used to signal major Fed policy shifts. 🚨

⭕️ Market reactions over the last 5 years:

2021: Dovish → markets rallied

2022: Hawkish → stocks & crypto fell sharply

2023: Cautious → modest gains

2024: Mixed reaction

2025: Already negative ahead of speech

⭕️ Current backdrop:

▫️ Labor market weakening, with large downward revisions → supports cuts

▫️ Hot PPI print → raises inflation concerns, argues for caution

▫️ Markets price a 71.3% probability of a Sept 17 rate cut

Powell’s remarks will be scrutinized for clues, but he may avoid offering clear commitments.

Expect volatility across equities, bonds, and #CryptoMarket.