Q1: The Chokehold — How One Waterway Is Shaking Your Portfolio

Linda Garcia, Texas House Representative, author of Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market, and public speaker, is dedicated to empowering lower-income families and those without access to investing resources through financial literacy. Her podcast, Investies, tackles real-money topics, demystifies investing, and explores crucial areas like the stock market, money management, and the impact of interest rates on personal finances. Linda’s work advocates for financial independence and champions equity and representation for all. As a financial feminist, she encourages listeners to take control of their financial futures. Through her podcast and advocacy, Linda tackles the intersection of financial education, the economy, and geopolitics, helping lower-income communities build wealth and secure their place in today’s financial landscape.Linda's Wealth Warrior Course is still open for registration: Wealth warrior the course for purchase at wealthwarriorcourse.teachable.com This week we break down why the stock market just posted its fifth straight week of declines — and how a 21-mile-wide waterway called the Strait of Hormuz has become the most important piece of real estate in the global economy. We explore how Iran is using it as leverage, why three major developments last week signal a bigger and longer war, and what it all means for your portfolio.Market Numbers Referenced (Week Ending 3/27/2026):Dow Jones: 45,166.64 (down 793 points / -1.73% on Friday). S&P 500: 6,368.85 (seven-month low, fifth straight weekly loss). Nasdaq Composite: 20,948.36 (down 2.15%, in correction territory — down 10%+ from highs). Oil: ~$80/barrel.Sources & Further Reading:CNBC: “Dow tumbles almost 800 points and enters correction” (March 27, 2026). CNN: “Iran has a new demand to end the war — and it could bring in billions” (March 28, 2026). NPR: “The News Roundup for March 27, 2026” — 82nd Airborne deployment. ISW Iran Update Special Reports (March 25–29, 2026) — Russia-Iran intelligence sharing, Israel-Lebanon expansion. Investopedia: “Stocks Plunge, Extend Skid to 5 Weeks” (March 27, 2026). Forbes: “Dow, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Fall To 2026 Low” (March 19, 2026). Bloomberg Economics — Dina Esfandiary quote on Iran’s Hormuz strategy.There are so many ways to make the stock market work for you as you gain more experience as an investor. If you have questions about different kinds of investing, please reach out! You can find us on Patreon, and submit questions without getting a membership (but we appreciate it if you do decide to invest in our show!). We love speaking with our listeners. Happy investing and happy trading!Produced by Cosmic Standard & Linda Garciahttps://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices