$S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ Yesterday, I watched Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell deliver a live speech and participate in a Q&A session at the Economic Club of Chicago. While many of the remarks echoed previous messaging from the Fed, there were some very important implications for both the broader economic landscape and the investing outlook going forward. Let’s unpack what was said, how the markets reacted, and what it means for us as investors trying to navigate this increasingly complex macro environment. 1. The Market's Reflexive Dependence on the Fed Perhaps the most immediate and revealing takeaway was how quickly the market reacted to Powell's comments. At one point, Powell direct