Jackson Hole Economic Symposium

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Jackson Hole Economic Symposium'

An annual symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City since 1978, and held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, since 1981. The symposium focuses on an important economic issue that faces U.S. and world economies. Participants include prominent central bankers and finance ministers, as well as academic luminaries and leading financial market players from around the world.

The Symposium proceedings are closely followed by market participants, as unexpected remarks emanating from the heavyweights at the Symposium have the potential to affect global stock and currency markets.

Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Jackson Hole Economic Symposium'

The topic for the 2010 Symposium was "Macroeconomic Challenges: The Decade Ahead." Speakers included Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, and Kansas City Fed President Tom Hoenig.

Sign Up For Term of the Day!

Try Our Stock Simulator!

Test your trading skills!

Related Definitions

  1. Federal Reserve Bank

    The banks that ...
  2. Federal Reserve Board - FRB

    The governing ...
  3. Federal Open Market Committee - FOMC

    The branch of ...
  4. Monetary Policy

    The actions of a ...
  5. Macroeconomic Factor

    A factor that is ...
  6. Ben Bernanke

    The chairman of ...
  7. Alan Greenspan

    The former ...
  8. Trillion Dollar Coin

    A trillion ...
  9. Five Hundred Dollar Rule

    A regulation ...
  10. Economic Stimulus

    Attempts by ...

Articles Of Interest

  1. The Fed's New Tools For Manipulating The Economy

    The economy can be volatile when left to its own devices. Find out how the Fed smoothes things out.
  2. Ben Bernanke: Background And Philosophy

    Get some insight into the man at the forefront of key U.S economic decisions.
  3. When The Federal Reserve Intervenes (And Why)

    The Federal Reserve doesn't interfere with the economy every time it flounders. Find out more here.
  4. How The Federal Reserve Manages Money Supply

    Find out how the Fed manages bank reserves and this contributes to a stable economy.
  5. How The Federal Reserve Was Formed

    Find out how this institution has stabilized the U.S. economy during economic downturn.
  6. 7 Misconceptions About The Federal Reserve

    There are many fallacies about the Fed. The following misconceptions are among the most popular.
  7. The Link Between The Fed, Money, Debt And Taxes

    Assets on the Fed's balance sheet, money supply level, national debt level and economic production should be maintained in equilibrium.
  8. A Primer On Inflation

    Inflation has a negative connotation, but is it all bad or does it offer some tangible benefits?
  9. Is Your Stock Headed South?

    Don't let your portfolio go with it! Find out which signs to watch out for.
  10. How Interest Rates Affect The Stock Market

    Whether you're buying lunch, a home or a stock, you're influenced by interest rates.

comments powered by Disqus
Recommended
Loading, please wait...
Trading Center