Fri. AM-PM Seeds of Wisdom Crypto Update(s) 8-22-25

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Faces Delicate Balancing Act in Jackson Hole Speech Today When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell takes the stage today at the annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming economic forum, he will face mounting pressures—from President Trump’s repeated calls for his resignation to a recent stream of worrying economic data. Powell, whose term as Fed Chair ends in May 2026, will likely deliver his last major policy speech as head of the central bank. The event, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is closely watched because it provides a stage for Fed officials to signal views on the economy and future monetary policy direction. Focus on Rates…