Jackson Hole 2025: Navigating a New Era of Geopolitics, Inflation, and Global Uncertainty

How this year’s pivotal economic gathering reveals the challenges and opportunities shaping markets worldwide

Is this year’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium different?

Absolutely—and for investors, it’s an event that demands close attention. As the global economy faces profound structural changes alongside ongoing volatility, the discussions and signals coming out of this gathering will provide crucial clues about the future direction of monetary policy, inflation, and growth.

The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, hosted annually by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1978, has grown into one of the most important global economic gatherings. Set in the scenic Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it brings together around 120 participants, including central bank governors, finance ministers, leading economists, and financial market experts from around the world. The symposium provides a rare forum for candid, high-level discussions on pressing economic challenges under the Chatham House Rule, allowing participants to speak freely without direct attribution.