The Financial Exchange Show

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.

Episodes

AI spending is boosting the economy, but many companies are in survival mode

October 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss AI spending boosting the economy but their are many companies are still in survival mode. Austin's housing bust is just what America needs. Ray Dalio says America is developing a 'dependency' on the top 1%. There's a reason electricty prices are rising. And it's not data centers. 
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US-China trade truce leaves fundamental issues unresolved

October 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss this week's massive earnings reports. Milei wins mandate for free-market revolution in Argentina's election. Latest US-China truce leaves fundamental issues unresolved. Why the Fed may lower rates slower than expected this year. More big companies bet they can still grow without hiring. Bill would limit number of self-checkout kiosks at Massachusetts grocery stores.
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Inflation expectations need to come down

October 24, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss inflation expectations needing to come down. Has Argentina really learned their lesson? We'll find out soon. Beef! It's what might be no more dinner as prices rise rapidly. Intel surges after first earnings report post government investment. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) joins the show to chat about Microsoft's upcoming earnings.
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Long awaited CPI report brings good news

October 24, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the long delayed CPI report that showed inflation coming in lower than expected. Mike is tired of reading stories about companies shielding buyers from tariffs. Decent earnings satisfies investors starved for data. Why is Trump terminating trade talks with Canada? What’s at stake as US and China trade negotiators meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit? Ford profit doubles. Target slashes corporate work...
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How will the Fed handle the lack of data ahead of next week's rate cut decision?

October 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss hotter CPI unlikely to deter rate cuts and the S&P 500 rally. Mark Hamrick (Bankrate) joins the show to chat about Social Security concerns. Fed lost access to private jobs data ahead of government shutdown. The maximun you can borrow from your 401(k) hasn't changed in 40 years. Should that change now?
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Why are oil prices jumping up today?

October 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the sudden jump in oil prices on Trump's Russia sanctions. Tesla profit plunges as Musk turns focus to robot army. Argentina's make-or-break moment. The US struggles to break out from China's grip on rare earths.
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Ask Todd: Navigating Estate Tax Thresholds

October 22, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains federal and state level estate taxes and how to navigate around them to lower your tax bill. Todd also takes a call from a listener about moving retirement funds to a Roth IRA.
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Why is the US trying to get between Argentina and China?

October 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the reasons why the US is getting involved in Argentina and what role China has to play in all this. What are the economic impacts if the shutdown drags on? Why has insurance rates skyrocketed since 1980? The AWS outage had broader impacts on daily life than most believe.
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Is the gold rally over?

October 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how American corporations are crushing it and it's not just tech companies. Gold suffers its worst rout in twelve years. Is the rally over? Todd Lutsky (Cushing & Dolan) joins the show to chat about navigating around federal and state level estate taxes.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin

October 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain why you shouldn't trust a publication that has the answers to protecting your portfolio. Apple stock hits new record on report of strong iPhone sales. Understand required minimum distributions. Andrew Ross Sorkin (CNBC, NYTimes, and author of 1929) joins the show to chat about today's economic conditions vs those in the 1920s.
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The day Amazon broke the internet

October 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss GM raising their outlook as strong truck demand dulls tariff pain. The day Amazon broke the internet for millions of Americans. US banks are hunting for collateral to back $20B Argentina bailout. If the economy is good, why do some Americans feel like everything is falling apart? Gold slumps most in four years as record-breaking rally cools.
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How to navigate around tariffs for your holiday shopping

October 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what US inflation data could show when it is finally released. Annemarie Conte (Wirecutter) joins the show to chat about navigating around tariffs for your holiday shopping. Companies are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a ‘good excuse’. When do Roth conversions make sense for older people? Restaurants are pitching water on fine dining menus. The best and worst months to buy a house —...
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What are the warning signs this record market is showing?

October 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the warning signs lurking beneath this record market. Where does this market stack up to the late 90's and late 2010's? AWS outage impacts hundreds of companies. Trump's demands for resumed trade talks with China. What is the killer combo slamming the auto industry?
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Breaking News: The market always defies expectations

October 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss explain why people shouldn't bo overly surprised that markets have so far defied inflation and tariffs. Banks’ strong earnings leave investors digging deeper for trouble spots. Small businesses are being crushed by Trump’s tariffs and economists say it’s a warning for the economy. Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) joins the show to chat about PayPal getti...
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Three categories of stories that are concerning investors

October 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the three ongoing stories that should be concerning for investors.  New credit fraud fears raise more worries about regional banks. Investors warn on leveraged loan risks after First Brands collapse. Most Americans are falling behind in saving for retirement. The auto industry is panicking about another potential chip shortage. Oil prices drop to the lowest level in nearly five years. Delta and ...
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People don't trust traditional currency anymore

October 16, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why many people around the world refuse to trust traditional currency these days. Sarah Foster, Bankrate, joins the show to discuss worker pay not keeping up with inflation. Most Americans don't have good jobs. What does that say about the economy. AI data centers, desperate for electricity, are building their own power plants. What are the hidden costs of downsizing?
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Something stinks in the financial sector

October 16, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Wall Street scrambling to gauge consumer health without retail sales. Big banks cash in on well-heeled borrowers. How Jefferies found itself at the center of First Brands' collapse. Something stinks in the financial sector. 
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Are the impacts from AI on the economy exaggerated?

October 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane share three exaggerations about the US economy right now. ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults. The rest of the world is following America's retreat on EVs. What are the recession signs to watch for? Netflix jumps into podcasts with Spotify deal.
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China believes they can win a trade war with the US. Can they?

October 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss China, betting it can with a trade war, is playing hardball with Trump. Powell keeps the Fed on track to lower rates again this year. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains why gifting real estate is almost always a bad idea.
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Ask Todd: Is gifting real estate always a bad idea?

October 15, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why gifting real estate is generally a bad idea with few exceptions. Why gifting real estate to beneficiaries will cost them big time.
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