Markets are rallying to all-time highs, yet Fed Chair Powell seems unfazed by the mounting political pressure from Washington. His steadfast focus on inflation data and monetary policy frameworks—rather than external political commentary—demonstrates the central bank's commitment to independence. Whether you view this as principled autonomy or tone-deaf resilience, one thing's clear: Powell's playbook isn't written in the White House. The market's rally continues regardless, and that disconnect between political rhetoric and Fed action tells you something about where real economic power lies.