Q3: A recap of July: How did the economy & the stock market perform last month?

Linda Garcia, Texas House Representative, author of Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market, and founder of In Luz We Trust, is dedicated to empowering BIPOC and Latinx communities 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, championing equity and representation for all, especially immigrants and marginalized communities. As a financial feminist, she encourages listeners—regardless of political affiliation, be it Republican or Democrat—to take control of their financial futures. Through her podcast and advocacy, Linda tackles the intersection of financial education, the economy, and geopolitics, helping diverse communities build wealth and secure their place in today’s financial landscape. When it comes to the stock market and the economy, we get our best data and analysis when we look backwards. Linda takes a look at July, and breaks down what McDonald’s earnings call has to tell us about the state of the stock market and the economy. (If you haven’t done so already, check out our May 24th episode on Target and Walmart earnings calls.) She also breaks down the Fed’s recent decision to not cut (or raise) interest rates, how inflation impacts the middle class, and how the upcoming election will impact the Fed Chair and whether or not he’ll keep his job. Listen early and ad-free for $3/mo on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Investies https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Produced by Cosmic Standard & In Luz We Trust Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices