Wyoming’s dramatic Teton Range and public lands steward
The National Park Service is removing mountain goats from the Tetons after a three-year effort to protect native bighorn sheep. Park officials say nonnative goats pose disease risks and compete for habitat, prompting ongoing removal by specialized contractors as rangers engage the public in reporting sightings.
Global central banks face renewed pressure as governments squeeze independence to manage debt, raising inflation risks and market volatility. Jackson Hole gathers policymakers amid debates on inflation, debt, and the boundary between fiscal and monetary power.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has told the Jackson Hole symposium that recent inflation readings have not shown that underlying trends have meaningfully improved and that short-term rates remain the Fed's primary tool. Markets have pushed up Treasury yields and raised odds of a September rate increase as officials debate whether to tighten policy.
Developments across multiple regions have kept negotiators busy. The week has seen ongoing discussions while some participants push for concrete concessions and timelines.