Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Markets Watch: Trump-Zelenskiy, Jackson Hole and Oil Prices
The world's financial markets are watching two big events.
First, a meeting between Trump and Zelenskiy about ending the war in Ukraine.
This is affecting oil prices because sanctions on Russia aren't happening right away.
Also, the head of the Federal Reserve, Powell, will speak and give hints about what the Fed will do with interest rates.
This will influence how money is valued.
The US dollar remained stable ahead of Trump-Zelenskiy meeting and Fed's Jackson Hole symposium.
Oil prices edged lower due to the Trump-Putin meeting that cooled fears of Russian supply disruption.
Trump met with Putin and signalled a focus on a peace deal rather than immediate sanctions.
Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole is anticipated for clues on interest rate cuts.
Markets are watching for developments in Ukraine and for the Federal Reserve's policy signals.
- Who
- Trump, Putin, Zelenskiy, and Jerome Powell.
- What
- Markets await key events, including Trump-Zelenskiy meeting and Powell's Jackson Hole speech.
- When
- Ongoing, with key events this week.
- Where
- Global markets.
- Why
- To assess geopolitical and monetary policy impacts on the market.
Those favoring stronger sanctions against Russia
Those favoring a more cautious approach to sanctions
Sanctions
Those favoring stronger sanctions against Russia
Believe that stronger sanctions are necessary.
Those favoring a more cautious approach to sanctions
N/A
- Event 1
- Trump-Zelenskiy Meeting
- Event 2
- Jackson Hole Economic Symposium
- Location of Symposium
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Key Figure
- Jerome Powell
- Oil Price Change
- Slight decrease
- Currency Movement
- US dollar stable
