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Odd Lots: What’s Behind the Classic Jackson Hole Photo Op?

Bloomberg Markets Friday 28 August 2026, 21:10 UTC 1 min read
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For years, the Fed chair would give an address in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Wall Street and news organizations wouldn't have a recent photo of the chair to accompany stories. In steps Bloomberg's own Mike McKee. Tracy Alloway, Joe Weisenthal and Tom Keene learn the origin of the now traditional "Fed perp walk."

For years, the Fed chair would give an address in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Wall Street and news organizations wouldn't have a recent photo of the chair to accompany stories. In steps Bloomberg's own Mike McKee. Tracy Alloway, Joe Weisenthal and Tom Keene learn the origin of the now traditional "Fed perp walk." (Source: Bloomberg)
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