The Week That Could Change Your Portfolio

Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify The Week That Could Change Your Portfolio Air Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 Host: Dominique Broadway | Runtime: 17 minutes EPISODE DESCRIPTION The perfect storm hits your portfolio this week: Five tech giants report earnings, the Fed decides on interest rates, and the government shutdown enters week four. Dominique breaks down what's happening, why it matters to YOUR money, and the specific actions to take right now. WHAT'S COVERED [0:00] Opening - Why this week is critical for your portfolio [1:00] The Fed's Rate Decision   Expected 25bp cut to 3.75%-4.0% on Wednesday  Mortgage rates hit 13-month low at 6.19%  What this means for savers vs. borrowers  Government shutdown creating data blackout [4:30] Tech Earnings Tsunami   Wednesday 4PM: Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta  Thursday 4PM: Amazon, Apple  Why these 5 companies = 30% of your S&P 500 fund  87% of companies beating expectations so far [8:30] Government Shutdown Reality Check   Day 27 of shutdown - second longest in history  42M Americans on SNAP (funding ends Nov 1st)  1.4M federal workers affected  Guidance for impacted workers [11:00] Other Market Movers   Trump-Xi Summit Thursday  Canadian tariffs impact  Missing economic data [12:30] The 3-2-1 Challenge   3 Things to Check: Portfolio exposure, savings rates, debt situation  2 Decisions: Investment strategy, backup plan  1 Thing to Learn: Research one earnings company [13:30] Key Takeaways   Three major market drivers converging  Rate cuts help borrowers, challenge savers  Expect volatility despite good earnings   KEY DATES & STATS 📅 Wednesday, Oct 29, 2:00 PM: Fed decision 📅 Wednesday, Oct 29, 2:30 PM: Powell press conference 📅 Wednesday/Thursday, 4:00 PM: Major tech earnings 📅 Friday, Nov 1: SNAP benefits funding expires 📊 Current 30-year mortgage: 6.19% 📊 Expected Fed rate: 3.75%-4.0% 📊 Rate cut probability: 98.3% 📊 Earnings beat rate: 87% COMPANIES IN FOCUS Reporting This Week: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase, Reddit, Procter & Gamble, Honeywell, GE ACTION ITEMS ✅ Check your 401(k) tech exposure ✅ Compare high-yield savings rates ✅ Review how rate cuts affect your debt ✅ Federal employees: Call bank about hardship programs ✅ Set calendar alerts for Fed decision & earnings CONNECT & SHARE 📱 Text your questions: 202-217-1035 🌐 Website: financesdemystified.com 📱 Instagram: @DominiqueBroadway Next Episode: Friday, October 31 - Week in Review ABOUT DOMINIQUE Self-made first-generation multimillionaire and founder of Finances Demystified. 20+ years investment experience. Educated 600,000+ people on building wealth. Author of The Wealth Decision. Found this helpful? Subscribe for Monday look-aheads + Friday recaps. Share with someone who needs to understand their money this week! #BeatTheBell | Because the markets don't wait, and neither should you.   This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.