Q4: A data breakdown: GDP updates, latest labor updates from ADP, and the state of the market
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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.
Linda reviews some of the latest numbers coming in from tech companies, and examines how Google/Alphabet’s latest earnings report is impacting the stock market. We are going to get a lot more earnings reports from big tech companies in the coming weeks, so keep tuning in to hear how these companies’ performances are impacting the economy.
She also takes a look at the latest data on the GDP, which shows that while the economy is performing well, the economy slowed in Q3 versus Q2 of this year. Linda breaks down how
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