The Financial Exchange Show
A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.
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October 6, 2026 • 38 mins
Stocks are hitting fresh highs as oil prices and bond yields move lower, but the biggest force behind the market remains the continued strength of the AI trade.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why investors are moving past Middle East energy concerns, why incomes are rising faster than many Americans believe, and how inflation continues to shape consumer sentiment. They also break down Ray Dalio’s warning abou...
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why investors are moving past Middle East energy concerns, why incomes are rising faster than many Americans believe, and how inflation continues to shape consumer sentiment. They also break down Ray Dalio’s warning abou...
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October 6, 2026 • 38 mins
Stocks are hitting new highs, bond yields are easing, and oil prices are moving lower, but the bigger question remains whether higher interest rates are actually slowing the parts of the economy driving growth.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Scott Bessent’s credibility problem, why Treasury credibility may matter more in a crisis, and whether history is a useful guide for today’s interest rate environme...
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Scott Bessent’s credibility problem, why Treasury credibility may matter more in a crisis, and whether history is a useful guide for today’s interest rate environme...
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October 5, 2026 • 38 mins
AI remains one of the biggest forces driving markets, but businesses are still trying to figure out what the technology will actually cost — and whether the spending can justify the hype.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why NVIDIA’s valuation alone does not prove the AI rally is safe from bubble concerns, and why using AI inside a business can be far harder to budget than traditional software. They also br...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why NVIDIA’s valuation alone does not prove the AI rally is safe from bubble concerns, and why using AI inside a business can be far harder to budget than traditional software. They also br...
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October 5, 2026 • 38 mins
Treasury yields remain near multi-year highs, but the latest market signals do not yet point to a full-blown fiscal crisis.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why rising Treasury yields have sparked concerns about the U.S. debt picture, what would actually signal a fiscal “apocalypse,” and why the dollar and gold are not confirming that narrative right now. They also break down Scott Bessent’s missed ec...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why rising Treasury yields have sparked concerns about the U.S. debt picture, what would actually signal a fiscal “apocalypse,” and why the dollar and gold are not confirming that narrative right now. They also break down Scott Bessent’s missed ec...
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October 2, 2026 • 38 mins
Stocks rallied after a softer-than-expected jobs report, but the labor market slowdown raises new questions for the Fed as inflation remains elevated and long-term interest rates refuse to come down.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the latest jobs report, why unemployment ticked higher, and how the Fed may weigh slower job growth against persistent inflation. They also discuss why Treasury yields are still climbi...
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the latest jobs report, why unemployment ticked higher, and how the Fed may weigh slower job growth against persistent inflation. They also discuss why Treasury yields are still climbi...
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October 2, 2026 • 38 mins
The September jobs report came in weaker than expected, but markets rallied as investors bet the softer labor data could give the Fed room to pause on another rate hike.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the latest jobs report, why payroll growth slowed, why unemployment ticked higher, and how markets reacted to the possibility of less aggressive Fed tightening. They also discuss whether the data raises stagflation...
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the latest jobs report, why payroll growth slowed, why unemployment ticked higher, and how markets reacted to the possibility of less aggressive Fed tightening. They also discuss whether the data raises stagflation...
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October 1, 2026 • 38 mins
Oil is moving out of the Middle East again, but markets are still pricing in major risk as shipping costs surge, strategic reserves run low, and the conflict with Iran shows little sign of resolution.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why oil prices remain elevated even as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz improve, how diesel prices and shipping costs are feeding inflation concerns, and why the AI trade continues ...
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why oil prices remain elevated even as energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz improve, how diesel prices and shipping costs are feeding inflation concerns, and why the AI trade continues ...
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October 1, 2026 • 38 mins
Interest rates are once again the biggest story in markets as the 10-year Treasury climbs to levels not seen since the early 2000s, putting pressure on bonds, mortgages, and nearly every corner of the economy.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the 10-year Treasury matters so much, how higher rates are affecting mortgage costs and balanced portfolios, and why AI-linked technology companies continue to hold up while mos...
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the 10-year Treasury matters so much, how higher rates are affecting mortgage costs and balanced portfolios, and why AI-linked technology companies continue to hold up while mos...
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September 30, 2026 • 38 mins
Stocks are rallying after a softer inflation report and stronger GDP revision, but the market’s strength still depends heavily on whether the AI boom can keep delivering.
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss why stocks may look cheaper on forward earnings but more expensive when using longer-term valuation measures, and how much of the market’s expected profit growth depends on AI data center spending. They also b...
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss why stocks may look cheaper on forward earnings but more expensive when using longer-term valuation measures, and how much of the market’s expected profit growth depends on AI data center spending. They also b...
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September 30, 2026 • 38 mins
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure came in lighter than expected, but the broader economic picture still points to sticky price pressure and a growing debate over whether another rate hike is needed.
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the latest core PCE inflation report, why revisions helped soften the headline number, and what the data could mean for the Fed’s next move. They also discuss stronger GDP re...
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the latest core PCE inflation report, why revisions helped soften the headline number, and what the data could mean for the Fed’s next move. They also discuss stronger GDP re...
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September 29, 2026 • 38 mins
Interest rates are still climbing, mortgage rates have crossed 7.5%, and the labor market remains tight despite signs that some workers are struggling to find new jobs.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the bond market remains under pressure, how the AI buildout is keeping parts of the economy running hot, and why higher rates are hitting housing and traditional businesses harder than data centers and chipmakers. They...
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the bond market remains under pressure, how the AI buildout is keeping parts of the economy running hot, and why higher rates are hitting housing and traditional businesses harder than data centers and chipmakers. They...
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September 29, 2026 • 38 mins
Bond yields remain the market’s biggest focus as investors weigh higher borrowing costs, a busy jobs week, and the next wave of AI spending.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the 10-year Treasury yield is drawing so much attention, how higher rates could affect housing and the coming AI CapEx cycle, and why the latest consumer confidence and job openings data point to a tight but slower labor market. They also b...
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the 10-year Treasury yield is drawing so much attention, how higher rates could affect housing and the coming AI CapEx cycle, and why the latest consumer confidence and job openings data point to a tight but slower labor market. They also b...
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September 28, 2026 • 38 mins
Treasury yields are spiking again, and the pressure is starting to reach beyond mortgages and stocks into the massive borrowing needs behind the AI buildout.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the 10-year Treasury yield is climbing, why sharp moves in the bond market can expose problems for overleveraged investors, and how higher borrowing costs could challenge AI hyperscalers as their spending commitments begin to...
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the 10-year Treasury yield is climbing, why sharp moves in the bond market can expose problems for overleveraged investors, and how higher borrowing costs could challenge AI hyperscalers as their spending commitments begin to...
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September 28, 2026 • 38 mins
Stocks are selling off, oil prices are rising, and Treasury yields are climbing again as investors brace for a busy week of jobs and inflation data.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the 10-year Treasury has become the most important price point in markets, what rising real rates may be signaling about inflation, AI investment, and the Middle East, and why stocks have held up better than expected despite the bond ...
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the 10-year Treasury has become the most important price point in markets, what rising real rates may be signaling about inflation, AI investment, and the Middle East, and why stocks have held up better than expected despite the bond ...
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September 25, 2026 • 38 mins
Mortgage rates are moving higher fast as the bond market selloff continues, raising new pressure on buyers, sellers, and the broader housing market.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the 10-year Treasury is still climbing, why mortgage rates are approaching 7.5%, and how a move toward 9% mortgages could happen if Treasury yields and lending spreads keep rising. They also break down whether higher rates are really ai...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the 10-year Treasury is still climbing, why mortgage rates are approaching 7.5%, and how a move toward 9% mortgages could happen if Treasury yields and lending spreads keep rising. They also break down whether higher rates are really ai...
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September 25, 2026 • 38 mins
The bond market is getting more volatile as the 10-year Treasury climbs above 5.2%, pushing mortgage rates higher and raising questions about whether the move is becoming disorderly.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why bond yields are rising, why the move does not necessarily signal a loss of trust in the U.S. government, and how stronger economic data, sticky inflation, and expectations for Fed hikes are driving the ...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why bond yields are rising, why the move does not necessarily signal a loss of trust in the U.S. government, and how stronger economic data, sticky inflation, and expectations for Fed hikes are driving the ...
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September 24, 2026 • 38 mins
Rising Treasury yields are pushing borrowing costs higher again, and the gap between today’s mortgage rates and existing homeowners’ rates is keeping more houses off the market.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why markets are drifting lower, why diesel prices remain under pressure, and why a proposed diesel export ban is drawing pushback from business groups. They also break down how low fixed-rate mortgag...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why markets are drifting lower, why diesel prices remain under pressure, and why a proposed diesel export ban is drawing pushback from business groups. They also break down how low fixed-rate mortgag...
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September 24, 2026 • 38 mins
The bond market is back in focus as the 10-year Treasury climbs to levels not seen since before the financial crisis, raising new questions about mortgages, inflation, and the cost of borrowing.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why long-term Treasury yields are moving higher, why the low-rate environment of the 2010s may not be coming back soon, and how stronger nominal growth, higher inflation, AI investment, and fede...
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why long-term Treasury yields are moving higher, why the low-rate environment of the 2010s may not be coming back soon, and how stronger nominal growth, higher inflation, AI investment, and fede...
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September 23, 2026 • 38 mins
The 10-year Treasury is back above 5%, raising pressure on mortgages, borrowing costs, and parts of the market already feeling the effects of higher energy prices.
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why the bond market is selling off, what rising yields may be signaling about nominal growth, inflation, and AI spending, and why markets are still being driven by a narrow group of AI-related stocks. They also break down whether ...
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why the bond market is selling off, what rising yields may be signaling about nominal growth, inflation, and AI spending, and why markets are still being driven by a narrow group of AI-related stocks. They also break down whether ...
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September 23, 2026 • 38 mins
AI continues to drive much of the market’s strength, but rising energy costs and higher interest rates are creating pressure across the rest of the economy.
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss whether AI stocks can keep carrying the market, why concerns about market concentration may be overstated, and how new AI agents like Meta’s Muse could affect companies built around sticky subscriptions. They also break down ...
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss whether AI stocks can keep carrying the market, why concerns about market concentration may be overstated, and how new AI agents like Meta’s Muse could affect companies built around sticky subscriptions. They also break down ...
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