Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a high-profile address at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell didn't "promise" to cut interest rates in September and may not adjust rates if there are dramatic surprises in the data in the coming weeks, said former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren.

Martin Baccardax, Senior Writer at Barron's, says the slowdown in the labour market, inflationary pressure, and concerns about tariffs make forecasts for the market 'tricky'. In addition, potential interest rate changes by the Fed have an impact on tech stocks.

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts on Friday. If the slash materializes, experts say the move could be "good news" for mortgages.

The Trump administration has pressured Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires next year, to step down as chair of the central bank.

Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to ramp up the interest rate it factors in for long-term government bonds to the highest level in 17 years as it gathers in other ministries' budget requests for fiscal 2026/27,

President Donald Trump has gone on a bond buying spree since taking office, reportedly sinking more than $100 million into debt issued by big companies and municipal governments alike.