Powell's speech at Jackson Hole will set the tone for policy through the rest of this year. BofA says the speech will drive big swings in these stocks.

Brent Donnelly of Spectra Markets ran a sizeable survey of expectations for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech, and of the 473 responses, 51% expect a neutral-to-boring outcome and 43% see a hawkish tint.

In a typical year, Jackson Hole sparks excitement mostly among market watchers. This time, the symposium feels more pivotal.

Federal Reserve chair is under bombardment from Donald Trump and battling an insurgency within the central bank

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's address on Friday and Nvidia earnings after the close on Wednesday may hold the keys as to whether the bull market can continue. "In the near-term, if Chair Powell can give a market-friendly speech and NVDA can meet,

The U.S. dollar firmed on Friday and was poised for a strong weekly performance as investors reassessed rate cut wagers ahead of an eagerly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that could shape the near-term monetary policy path.