PM Images The markets seemed to like what Fed Chair Powell said at the FOMC press conference this week, even if the Dividend Harvesting Portfolio declined in value. The S&P 500 appreciated by 1.82%, while the Nasdaq gained 3.43%. Fed Chair Powell came out and did exactly what I thought he would do, and he stuck to the narrative of needing more data before feeling confident about implementing a rate cut. Based on the updated data, the new independent assessments indicate that we will finish 2024 with rates a ...