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

May 13, 2025 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss President Trump's plan to cut drug prices and what could be in the way of his goal. Foreign tourists staying away from the US could cost the country $12.5B this year alone. Some indexes are back in positive territory for the year. Doctors warn accountants of private-equity drain on quality. Fox and ESPN set to launch new streaming services.
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Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the annual inflation rate hitting 2.3% in April, the lowest level since 2021. Tariff receipts topped $16B in April, a record that helped cut the budget deficit. GOP tax plan boosts SALT deduction, ends green energy breaks. Microsoft announces a 3% headcount cut. Robotaxi company Waymo is scouting Boston.
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May 12, 2025 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the thinking behind fixing inflation needs new ideas. Summer of travel for Americans? Not so much. The spring home sales season is shaping up to be a dud. The rest of the year isn't looking good for retail-property market. Elizabeth Holmes's partner has a new blood-testing start-up.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the surprise US-China trade deal giving the global economy a reprieve. US retailers are facing post-tariff spending disorder. How will US-China deal impact deals with other countries. How to think about the stock market when earnings guidance becomes meaningless. Apple considers raising iPhone prices, without blaming tariffs.
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A change to real estate commissions was supposed to transform the housing market. That hasn’t happened.
Boy Accidentally Orders 70,000 Lollipops on Amazon. Panic Ensues.
Expedia Shares Fall After Weak Demand Trends Hurt Results.
Air-Traffic Control Overhaul Needs Billions in Upfront Investment, Transportation Secretary Says.
Paul LaMonica, Barron's, chats about Deckers Outdoor.
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Trump Team Seeks Tariff Cuts, Rare Earths Relief in China Talks
With U.K. Deal, U.S. Signals That 10% Tariff on World Is New Baseline
Key S&P 500 Model Turns Bearish for First Time in Two Years
Why This Stock-Market Bounce Won’t Hold
Trump Brings Millionaire Tax Idea Back to Life
In 233 U.S. Cities, Even a Starter Home Costs $1 Million
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss recession warnings being everywhere except in the data. Trump is set to rescind global chip curbs and prep new AI restrictions. Is Apple finally breaking up with Google, for AI? Calling BS on Molson Coors for claiming sales are down because of tariff fears.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US and UK reaching a trade deal and what we need to know about the deal. Are more trade deals coming with Europe? The fentanyl crisis provided an opening for the US and China to get back to the table. Why the Fed isn't ready to join other central banks in cutting rates.
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Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss oil prices continuing to fall, and what that means for the economy. American made GM is not so American made. EV sales streak grinds to a halt. Why are high school juniors fielding job offers for over $70,000. US companies plot $500bn share buyback spree. How many AI friends do you have room for in your life?
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Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and Jerome Powell's speech, and what the Fed should do to avoid creating a mess. US and Chinese officials are set to resume trade talks with massive tariffs hanging over their heads. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
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This week, Todd Lutsky explains who can get away with bare minimum estate planning, why it is best to plan beyond a will to avoid probate, and if you need multiple trusts if you own property in one state but reside in another.
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Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed willing to risk being too-late on interest rate cuts. US shale output has peaked as prices fall. Buy American? No thanks, Europe says, as tariff backlash grows. Why is free trade beneficial to all involved?
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Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how big tech has largely skirted trade war impacts. The Fed's upcoming meeting should give us much needed insight. Canada's Carney seeks new deal from talks with Trump. Chinese exporters undervalue cargo to skirt Trump tariffs. Goldman says bear market rallies are the norm.
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Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the comments by one US CEO who says that an asteroid is coming to destroy America's businesses. Craig Fuller, CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, joins the show to chat about the impact of tariffs on US shipping, how rail and trucking could be impacted, and if the second half of the year can be salvaged. What your estate plan may be missing. It's the end of cheap flying as Americans tired of budget ai...
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Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss economic concerns are mounting, but the Fed isn't cutting rates proactively. Can Greg Abel lead Berkshire Hathaway into a new era without Buffett? Corporate America is leaving more jobs unfilled. A $1B tax bill is looming over Boston homeowners. Collections coming for millions of student-loan borrowers.
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Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss economic hazards are piling up. Are they one-offs or something worse? Companies have begun announcing price increases due to tariffs. Warren Buffett's favorite valuation indicator is flashing signals. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Berkshire Hathaway's performance this year and their upcoming shareholders meeting.
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Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss U.S. payroll growth totals 177,000 in April, defying expectations. Will we see no Fed rate cuts till September? Are China and the US finally getting back to the trade table? Apple says most of its devices will be shipped from India and Vietnam. Amazon shares drop despite strong quarterly earnings.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss volatility on markets producing results we have never seen before. Forget GDP, it's the jobs report that matters. Gen Z's hole in the labor market could soon grow. McDonald's reports largest US same-store decline since 2020. Visa wants to give AI 'agents' your credit card.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks ending April slightly down after historic swings. Price inceases are here. Are you ready? The number or Americans filing for jobless claims jumps. Microsoft flexes muscle in cloud, office, and windows as earnings jump. Facebook parent, Meta, posts $42B in sales and points to strong growth.
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Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the old theory that investors can sell in May and go away and why that might not hold anymore. Should Amazon list the cost of tariffs as part of the price? Homebuyer mortgage demand drops further. What are we looking for from Microsoft's earnings? Does it still make sense to wait to claim Social Security? 
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