Jackson Hole: the unconventional has become conventional

Global growth remains muted despite central bank policies that are now so accommodative that the value of negatively yielding bonds has reached $13.4 trillion. The markets are, of course, questioning the efficacy of monetary policy, and its ability to handle future crises. With this backdrop, Jackson Hole in Wyoming last week hosted the biggest event on the central banker’s calendar, titled "Designing Resilient Monetary Policy Frameworks for the Future". To find out whether the debate lived up to this auspicious title Livewire reached out to a selection of investors to get their views on the key takeaway from Jackson Hole. Responses in this Collection come from Vimal Gor, BT Investment Management; Angus Coote, Jamieson Coote Bonds; James Alexander, Nikko Asset Management; Jordan Eliseo, ABC Bullion; and Chad Slater, Morphic Asset Management. (VIEW LINK)