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
May 28, 2024 • 36 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane take a look at why US consumer confidence rebounded in May after months of decline. Is the slowdown in EV sales just a bump in the road? Apple is starting to gain steam in China. How are people building streaming bundles to save money? What is driving the cost of home insurance?
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May 28, 2024 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why Wall Street's favorite recession indicator slumping? What you need to know about Wall Street shortening the time for delivery of settlements. Why are bullish investors piling into stock and bond funds? Why many Americans don't feel on track for retirement. Are 7% mortgages killing the American dream? Why is California's plans to build more homes failing?
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May 24, 2024 • 38 mins
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti wonder why the majority of Americans wrongly believe we are in a recession? Why are Treasury Bills the best place to put your cash right now? Colleges will now be forced to pay their student athletes. Why do 1 in 4 Americans believe college is not worth going into dept for? Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Keurig's attempt to surpass Coke and Pepsi.
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May 24, 2024 • 38 mins
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti look at why markets tanked on Thursday. What does Nvidia's stock split mean for the Dow? Where is the last $6B in CHIPS Act money going to? Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI will have major ramifications. What happens to ticket prices if Live Nation loses in court? Why are Auto and Home insurance costs soaring?
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May 23, 2024 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Justice Department suing Live Nation and seeking a break up of ticketing giant. Prices at the pump are dropping just in time for summer travel season. Jamie Dimon says we can't rule out a hard landing. Why is Jamie Dimon always predicting doom? Boston's broken liquor license system is driving restaurants out of the city.
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May 23, 2024 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into the economic data released today, US jobless claims post back-to-back drop, and S&P global manufacturing PMI surprises. Fed officials saw longer wait for rate cuts. Nvidia sales triple, but are there signs that a slowdown is coming? OpenAI and NewsCorp strike content deal valued at $250M. Home sales fall again in April.
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May 22, 2024 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti analyze why so many economists got their recession predictions so very wrong. Omair Shariff, Founder - Inflation Insights, joins the show to discuss the current state of inflation. Why is gold so alluring to so many people right now? TV networks are throwing out the old playbook and embracing an 'age doesn't matter' philosophy. Where are all the young tech founders these days?
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May 22, 2024 • 15 mins
On this week's edition of Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky explains why you should always create an estate plan even if you feel like you don't have enough money. Todd also details why plans need to expand with more extensive estates, step-up in basis in grand tour trusts, and how an estate is divided if a spouse dies before a divorce is finalized.
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May 22, 2024 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti finds a major flaw in the recent Fed financial survey and the results that showed inflations ongoing burden on Americans. The Fed being uniform on interest rates brings high risk. Todd Lutsky stops by for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. Todd looks at how the size of your estate determines the complexity of your trust.
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May 21, 2024 • 36 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how gas prices are impacting our view of the economy as a whole. The US seeks to join forces with Europe to combat excess Chinese goods. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank Boston President, joins the show to share his view on how inflation expectations have shifted and how the economy is fairing here in New England. Scarlett Johansson rebukes OpenAI over ChatGPT voice. Lowe's shares drop on weak ho...
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May 21, 2024 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti wonder how the Fed officials that are speaking this week will address future rate cuts. Goldman says equity investors are bracing for a return of volatility. The unlikely stocks that became a hot bet on AI. Sarah Foster, Bankrate.com, joins the show to share the results of a recent survey on financial success and what it means to different generations.
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May 20, 2024 • 36 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why the 'godfather of AI' believes the adoption of AI will create a serious need for universal basic income. Social Security's 'biggest myth' leads people to claim early. Why that is a mistake. When to treat your 401(k) as a bank. And when to keep it locked up. Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses. Why are grocery prices rising so much faster in Massachusetts?
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May 20, 2024 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how soaring debt and deficits are causing many to worry about those threats to the economy and markets. The US finally has a strategy to compete with China. America's class of 2024 graduates into an uncertain job market. Trex is betting $450M on America's renovation boom. Massachusetts's new housing law aimed to help fix affordability crisis is making experts scratch their heads.
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May 17, 2024 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are surprised by how much the average American has in credit card debt. AlexGailey, Bankrate.com, joins the show to explain how millennials are shifting home buying trends. What will it take to get Gen Z to watch live sports? Is a taco a sandwich? An Indiana judge has finally given us the answer. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, stops by to discuss Berkshire Hathaway purchasing a large stack in Chubb.
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May 17, 2024 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why investors feel like they are striking gold all over again. The Dow hit 40,000. Does it matter? Fed officials suggest interest rates should stay higher for longer. BlackRock's Rieder says cut, not hike, would tame inflation. Is there anything to back up his claim? China is finally getting serious about a housing rescue. Pittsfield, MA is one of the best places to retire, according to Forbes...
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May 16, 2024 • 36 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why many baby boomers are relishing the freedom that comes with being a renter. Florida and Texas show signs of home prices falling. What are the two factors that help determine who is being impacted by inflation the most? Microsoft asks hundreds of China-based AI staff to consider relocating amid US/China tensions. Can we finally solve the tipping nonsense in the US?
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May 16, 2024 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what has led markets to all-time highs this week. US jobless claims come back down after last week's 9-month high. Housing starts rebound in April but building permits extend slump. Chuck has a big problem with inflation optimists. Walmart posts sales growth, raises earnings outlook for the year. Venu Sports introduced as name for forthcoming sports streaming service.
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May 15, 2024 • 15 mins
Todd Lutsky shares his insight on some of the best practices and worst practices when developing a life estate. Todd also explains how to know your trust is actually being funded and what the impact is if it is not being funded.
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May 15, 2024 • 36 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti share a list of the best and worst price changes over the previous year. Is Jamie Dimon correct in urging the government to address the current deficit? Americans bills are mounting up and more people are missing their payments. Is Google making a major mistake with their new vision for their search engine?
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May 15, 2024 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the April CPI report that showed inflation is easing but consumer spending drops. What is causing the rapid rise in car insurance rates? Todd Lutsky stops by to share some of the Do's and Dont's of life estate planning.
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