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
July 16, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss big bank earnings, with the exception of Wells Fargo, keep coming in solid. Tripp Mickle, New York Times, joins the show to chat about Nvidia's staggering growth and future prospects. White House officials believe Trump will fire Jerome Powell soon. How will markets react?
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July 16, 2025 • 19 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to ensure your property is protected when detirmining medicaid eligibility. Todd also shares his insight on selling rental property in a trust, swapping properties in a trust, and purchasing a home with cash.
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July 16, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the released PPI report that came in mostly as expected but some areas are showing signs of impacts from tariffs. Despite dire warnings, the economy is holding up. Can it last? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
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July 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting Powell should leave Fed board in May. Starbucks tells white-collar workers to come to the office more. Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate, joins the show to chat about a recent homebuyers/homesellers survey. Why have US stocks and bonds had 'healthy' returns this year despite Trump's tariff threats? Is the job market really that bad for Gen Z?
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July 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the CPI report that came in slightly higher than expected. Why is inflation data still not showing an impact from tariffs? Big banks report earnings with mixed results. How did JPMorgan escape the bad news but Wells Fargo didn't? Nvidia can sell AI chips to China again after CEO meets with Trump. America's biggest rare-earth producer makes a play to end China's dominance.
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July 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing feud between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell and why this situation matters to everyone. Plunging dollar leaves American travelers with less buying power this summer. Are parents ready to keep the bank of Mom and Dad open? Why Costco is becoming Americas go to store.
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July 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the major economic data points coming this week, including bank earnings, CPI, and retail sales. What do we want to hear from the major banks? Trump threatens 30% tariff on EU and Mexico. Tariffs on copper are sending manufacturers scrambling. How to know when you should start to pull cash from retirement savings.
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July 11, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the Nasdaq showing signs of mirroring the 90's but could it avoid the same bubble? Jamie Dimon has a blunt message for Europe: ‘You’re losing’. Ford breaks another record, this time it isn't a good one. Nintendo's use of rare-earth materials could it expose it to the whims of China. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about copper pricing.
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July 11, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump threatening some Canadian goods with a 35% tariff. Vietnam is surprised by Trump's tariff decision. A key piece of the next consumer-price report risks upsetting the bond market. The White House just took its most aggressive stance yet against Jerome Powell. Will tariffs impact Q2 earnings? Goldman Sachs is piloting its first autonomous coder in major AI milestone for Wall Street.
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July 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss inflation eating away at the labor market because gains might just be a mirage. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the show to share the results of a recent side hustle survey. How Volkswagen's electric bus went from American flagship to flop. Tech platforms are struggling to indentify AI generated pictures.
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July 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil might actually be a shot at China. Trump says 50% levy on copper imports to take effect August 1st. Fresh tariff games are leaving small businesses dazed. Fed says most policymakers see risks tariffs will cause persistent infaltion.
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July 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss two Kevins battling to be the next Fed Chair. Home sellers have gotten tired of cutting prices. Many are yanking their houses of the market. Americans are eating cheaper. What does that mean for the economy? Why carmakers need to bring back buttons. Trump sends more letters dictating high tariff rates around the world.
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July 9, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump proclaiming there will no more extensions for tariffs and threatens hightened tariffs on copper and pharma. Short-term inflation expectations tick down while household financial expectations improve. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his insight on determining medicaid eligibility.
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July 9, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the process and qualifications to determine medicaid eligibility, when to get the clock started, changes coming to medicaid, and state-to-state differences.
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July 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss markets not taking Trump's tariff threats seriously anymore. 'Big beautiful bill' may help some seniors on Social Security. But it doesn't eliminate taxes on benefits. Bad policy keeps getting in the way of economic progress. Which workers will AI hurt the most? Amazon turns prime day into prime week.
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July 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's new tariff threats set off a global scramble to avoid tariffs. What if this time really is different for investors? The Trump administration wants lower rates but is going about it the wrong way.
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July 7, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump sets August 1st as the tariff start date. Want to know where the economy is heading? Don't trust those who have the answers. Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might. Late-career job losses are blurring what retirement looks like. Homeowners who gambled on lower rates are paying the price. Elon Musk is running out of road in China.
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July 7, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain how Trump's megabill will and won't change your taxes. How does the megabill impact the deficit? Trump faces crucial week for reaching trade deals. The job market is humming? Is this as good as it gets?
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July 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss markets getting an unexpected boost from the monthly jobs report. Why the dollars value has declined by 10% this year. CEOs start saying the quiet part out loud: AI will wipe out jobs. What is in your 401(k)? Why you really should know. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Robinhood.
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July 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the monthy jobs report that came in much better than expected and send markets higher to start the day. Why is the labor force shrinking? Markets are breathing a sigh of relief. Trump megabill back in the hands of the House. Trump's Vietnam deal shows China tariffs won't fall much further. Tesla's global vehicle deliveries plunged in the second quarter.
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