The Curve

Buckle up - because things are getting interesting in the markets. In this first episode of our Tempo Temperature Checks mini-series, we’re joined by investing expert Zoe Wallis from Tempo to unpack what’s happening in the U.S. economy, why Trump’s policies are shaking things up, and how it all impacts your investments. Should you be panicking? Selling everything? Stuffing cash under your mattress? (Spoiler: No.) Zoe breaks down the art of staying diversified, thinking long-term, and making smart money moves - even in the midst of political chaos. Plus, we talk Trump’s crypto empire (yep, that’s a thing), the real impact of tariffs, and whether investing is just glorified punting (spoiler: also no). Enjoy, and stay tuned for next week’s deep dive into investing in AI!

What happens when two financial advisors - married to each other - have completely different money personalities? Meet Carissa, the self-proclaimed "procurement officer" (aka, the spender), and Tim, the meticulous planner (aka, the squirrel). They run a financial advice company, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to money misalignments in their own marriage. From arguments over household budgets to Carissa’s "allowance rebellion," this episode is packed with honest, hilarious, and insightful moments on how couples can get on the same financial page, without losing their minds (or their marriage). Plus, their genius approach to teaching kids about money, complete with ice cream tax and investment competitions!

A quick note: we do touch on pregnancy and miscarriage in the first part of the episode. If that’s not something you’re up for today, feel free to skip to 12:16, where we dive into the finance chat. <3

With Vic off skiing in Japan (and taking a well-deserved break from Sophie’s market rants), we’ve recruited a temporary co-host from The Curve community - and she’s a total star. Meet Rachel, a finance-savvy marketer (and brand-new mum!) who’s bringing the research and the hot takes. And oh boy, is there a lot to cover. Trump’s tariffs are wreaking havoc (yes, tequila and Tesla took a hit), the stock market just had its worst day since 2022, and investors are looking at Europe for some stability amid the U.S. chaos. Plus, the luxury shake-up continues - Prada might be making moves on Versace, and Pepsi is betting big on the next drinks trend (spoiler: it’s not tequila).

Pour yourself something functional and let’s dive in…

Sophie’s flying solo today (send help), but she’s got an exciting update! The Curve is working on something BIG - like Diary of a CEO big. But perfection takes time, so no full episode this week. Instead, Soph dives into a listener’s career dilemma: how do you navigate job hunting when you’re newly pregnant? When do you tell your employer? And why does this still feel like such a tricky convo in 2025?! If you’ve got advice, drop a comment or slide into our DMs.

This week, we’re unpacking the economic drama that’s making headlines - because, honestly, the stock market has been messier than a bad spray tan. We’re talking tariffs, and why new trade barriers between the US, Canada, Mexico, and China have investors sweating. Plus, Prada is thriving while other luxury brands struggle (Miu Miu, we see you), and we’ve got an update on TikTok’s fate - spoiler: Serena Williams' husband is involved. And if you’re still on the fence about investing, we break down why now is the time to get started (yes, even if the market looks rocky).

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