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Stocks moved lower yesterday as investors worried about Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I continue to pound the table on why the Fed is the biggest risk to the markets. I highlight how the Fed has crushed a major sector just six months… and what possible actions would cause me to sell stocks. And while the Fed’s plan to tame inflation is working, I explain how the shift in consumer behavior is hurting several industries.  I’m back from the in West Palm Beach, Florida. I share some highlights from this incredible event… how retailers are pushing into the metaverse… and why billions are already pouring into the space. In this episode [Aim for 5 bullets max]: What caused yesterday’s market selloff? [1:35] The Fed crushed this market in six months [5:15] Why the Fed is a threat to the markets [14:00] A recap of the [26:55] How individuals—not big tech—will control the metaverse [31:10]  Enjoyed this episode? Get Wall Street Unplugged delivered FREE to your inbox every Wed