Powell Jackson Hall Annual Meeting may be affected by external interference Market strategist Patrick Munnelly stated that Powell will elaborate on the short-term policy direction of the Federal Reserve at the Jackson Hole annual meeting, but the differing opinions of Trump and Benson may cause disruptions. The noise may originate from discussions on Federal Reserve appointments, legal challenges, and changes in labor market reports. In addition, the minutes of the FOMC meeting in July may provide clues about the outlook for interest rates.