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

Elon Musk's $1B Tesla Bet Shocks Wall Street

September 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Elon Musk purchasing $1B worth of Tesla stock. Tesla's chair says only Musk can lead Tesla's next phase. 'Underwater' car trade-ins are at a 4-year high. More Americans are stuck with the jobs they can get, not the ones they want. How to build a million-dollar future for your kids.
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Will the stock rally stall out after the Fed's rate cut?

September 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed meeting this week to set interest rates. Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan see stock rally stalling after Fed rate cut. China says Nvidia violated antitrust law. Whirlpool tells US authorities its rivals could be evading tariffs. Gold hasn't rallied this much since 1979. Is turning to ChatGPT for financial advice wise?
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Why employers deserve more blame for higher heath insurance costs

September 12, 2025 • 37 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane are joined by CNBC's Michael Santoli to recap what we saw in terms of inflation data this week and why we are likely to see a 25 bps interest cut at next week's Fed meeting, as opposed to 50 bps. Plus, with the cost of healthcare continuing to climb, should employers be seeing more blame as they pass along some of the impact to their employees through payroll deductions? Barron's Paul LaMonica also hopp...
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Recent economic data is pulling the Fed in opposing directions

September 12, 2025 • 39 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss firm inflation and soft jobs data pull the Fed in opposing directions. Economists see Fed rate cut next week and at least one more in 2025. Mortgage rates are at an 11-month low. Will that save this housing market? Labor hoarding looks close to painful end.
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Why do so many Americans feel financially trapped?

September 11, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss incomes rose and poverty fell last year. So why do so many Americans feel trapped? Homeowners dash to refinance as mortgage rates dive. Fewer people think that retirement will take a miracle. But inflation worries persist. Bond yields are falling. Where can retirees still find 5% yeilds? FTC opens probe into Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Snap over chatbot safety for kids.
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Where are consumer prices rising the most?

September 11, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss consumer prices rose at annual rate of 2.9% in August and jobless claims that are nearing a four-year high. What are the expectations for next week's Fed meeting? Oracle may be having its Nvidia moment. Or it could be a repeat of 1999. IPO mania is back. Or is it the dot-com bubble all over again?
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Apple's new iPhone highlights the latest Apple Event

September 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Christopher Waller emerging as one of three serious contenders for Fed Chair. Tripp Mickle (NYTimes -Tech Reporter) joins the show to share his highlights from the recent Apple Event. Stocks bull market nears 3-year anniversary. Oracle shares surge most since 1992 on Cloud contracts win. Jaguar's rebrand caused an uproar. Its boss has no plans to u-turn. Health insurance costs for businesses to...
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Fed easing too much is a big gamble

September 10, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the PPI data unexpectedly dropping 0.1% instead of the predicted rise of 0.3%. The Fed easing too much is a massive gamble. Jamie Dimon says the US economy is weakening after record BLS revision. Judge blocks Trump from removing Fed Gov Lisa Cook. Todd Lutsky joins the show to explain how to limit estate tax exposure.
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Ask Todd: Limiting estate tax exposure for beneficiaries

September 10, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky breaks down how to limit your beneficiaries exposure to estate taxes, where assets go after a spouse dies with a irrevocable trust, and changing the owner of an account in a trust.
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What would a half percent rate cut mean for markets?

September 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed likely cutting rates next week, but what if inflation data points to no cut? What would a half percent rate cut mean for markets? Hyundai-LG immigration raid sparks alarm at foreign companies in the US. A renewed bid to end quarterly earnings reports. Is Nvidia's 'WOW' factor fading? 
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Is the economy on shakier ground than most believe?

September 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss job growth revised down by 911,000 through March, signaling economy on shakier footing than realized. American workers are losing confidence. US consumer borrowing rises to most in three months. Are lumber prices flashing a warning sign? Big Oil slashes jobs and investments as low crude prices bite. Hasbro will move its headquarters to Boston’s Seaport. It’s a big loss for Pawtucket.
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America's 'buy now, pay later' economy is nothing new

September 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss America's 'buy now, pay later' economy is nothing new. Ted Rossman (Bankrate) joins the show to chat about holiday shopping concerns. Tesla's US market share drops to the lowest level since 2017 as competition heats up. Apple's plan B for AI is actually pretty great. Lego is about to test the Force of nostalgia.
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Why the Fed should not cut rates now

September 8, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss another big week in markets and another jobs markdown sets the stage for Fed cuts. Why the Fed should not cut rates now. Bessents Fed critique misses the big picture. What if Congress takes over some of the Fed's mandates? South Boston emerges as a hot spot for move-out day debris.
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What does a national housing emergency mean?

September 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the current state of the housing market and what it means if the government declares a national housing emergency. Luke Kawa (Sherwood News) joins the show to chat about surging Broadcom. World meat prices reach new highs as consumers clamor for beef. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) stops by to talk about DraftKings and FanDuel's recent struggles.
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What does recent jobs data tell us about a September rate cut?

September 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into the August payroll data that came in below expectations. What does the jobs data tell us about a September rate cut? Electricity costs are rising twice as fast as inflation. Why is the jobs market so sluggish right now?
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McDonald's is getting into the war on tipping

September 4, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss McDonald's excalting the restaurant industry's tipping fight. What jobs will be included under Trump's 'no tax on tips?' Mark Voner, Founder and CEO - Veterans Development Corporation, joins the show to chat about how his company works with the VA, why his company maintains deep connections to the military, and why DAV is so important to him. Are low-cost airlines in a nose dive? Does Musk hav...
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Is it time to get concerned about the labor market?

September 4, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into this morning's data releases that focus in on the labor market. Is the data raising any alarms? Why is Massachusetts's unemployment numbers much higher than the rest of New England? Is the Fed seeing little to no growth across the country? Google's recent loss-yet-victory in court is frustrating for Chuck. What are precious metals saying about the economy right now?
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How did Google lose but win their antitrust case?

September 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how Google lost its antitrust case but came away with no penalties and likely stronger. Gen Z is expected to slow down holiday spending. Retirees are told to 'work longer' to make ends meet. But what if jobs disappear. GM had a record month of EV sales. Is a collapse coming? How Hollywood missed its mark this summer. The new Blue Apron makes flexibility the star ingredient.
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There are fewer and fewer jobs available for US workers

September 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest jobs data pointing to fewer and fewer available jobs for US workers. US treasury yields brush with 5% as global borrowing costs mount. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
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Ask Todd: Naming your estate as an IRA beneficiary

September 3, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why you should name your estate an IRA beneficiary, how that impacts planning for long-term care, and spending requirements for an inherited 401(k).
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