Recently, the focus of the financial markets has been on the policy direction of the Fed. This week will see several important time nodes that are worth investors' close attention.

First, at 2:00 AM on August 21 (Beijing time), the Fed will release the minutes from the July meeting. This document may reveal policymakers' views on the economic outlook and the direction of future monetary policy.

Immediately following this, the highly anticipated Jackson Hole Global Central Bank Annual Conference will be held from August 21 to 23, U.S. time. Considering the time difference, it corresponds to August 22 to 24, Beijing time.

It is worth noting that the speech time of Fed Chairman Powell has not yet been determined, but based on past experience, it is likely to be scheduled in the evening of U.S. time. This means that it may not be until the morning of August 22 in Beijing time that Powell's speech can be heard.

The first day of the annual meeting is usually the opening ceremony, where representatives from various countries greet each other. The real highlight is on the second day, which is Saturday morning Beijing time. At that time, Powell will deliver an important speech on the economic situation and Fed interest rate policy, which is undoubtedly the most followed part of this meeting.

Considering the timing of these important events, financial market participants may need to remain vigilant over the weekend and closely follow important information that could impact the market. Powell's speech may provide the market with new policy clues, affecting the market trend in the coming period.

Overall, this weekend will be a critical time to observe the Fed's policy trends. Investors should be well-prepared to grasp the market pulse in a timely manner and be ready for potential market fluctuations.