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

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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How Can an Economy This Good Feel This Bad?

September 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why a good economy can feel so bad. US stocks are now pricier than they were in the lead-up to the Dot-Com bubble pop. How bad could the fallout be from an AI bubble pop? What is the ultimate goal of the tariffs? A band of retail investors are beginning to flex their muscle. Musk now claims Tesla's profits will largely come from robots.
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Why is September the worst month of the year for markets?

September 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the historic trends that show September being a horrible month for investors. What should we expect from this Friday's jobs report? What happens now that a court struck down some of Trump's tariffs? Companies re having major issues pricing items. How the Fed losing its independence could affect Americans’ everyday lives.
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Does Nvidia finally have real competition from China?

August 29, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the future of the Fed came to rest on Lisa Cook. Alibaba creates AI chip to help China fill Nvidia void. Why the S&P 500 could be at risk of a 10% to 20% pullback if ether falls behind bitcoin again. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat Salesforce's difficult year. Zuckerberg's AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave.
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Economists see slow growth and stubborn inflation well into 2026

August 29, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February. Does this change the Fed's September rate cut decision? Rate cuts will be good for stocks. But would the Fed be stimulating an economy that doesn't need it? Economists see slow US growth and stubborn inflation well into 2026. Higher prices are coming for household staples. 
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Biggest issues plaguing the housing market?

August 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the biggest problems the housing market is facing right now. After years of pain, are the riskiest stocks finally seeing some momentum? Big changes are coming to charitable giving. OpenAI is updating ChatGPT to better support users in mental distress.
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Is China getting close to finding its own Nvidia?

August 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia predicting cooler growth after sales record. Is China getting closer to finding its own Nvidia? US weekly jobless claims fall amid layoffs. Q2 GDP revised to show stronger growth. Why the market doesn't care much about Trump firing Fed's Cook. Mexico to raise tariffs on imports from China after US push. Who's to blame for your higher power bill?
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Nvidia investors grapple with China risks ahead of earnings

August 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Nvidia's earnings coming up and how China risks are making investors nervous. S&P 500 index investors have been rewarded so far in 2025. Is it time to diversify? Why Boomers have more money than everyone else. AI skilled 20-somethings are making hundreds of thousands per year. Why fast-casual is losing out to Chili's.
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Why is Trump removing Fed Bank Presidents?

August 27, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed bank presidents face risk of removal on Trump's maneuvers. Will the Fed lose its independence? India braces for the pain of Trump's stiff tariffs. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
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Ask Todd: Common problems in basic estate planning

August 27, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why naming beneficiaries in a trust is a better path than direct naming on accounts. Todd also explains some of the biggest problems people run into when starting the estate planning process.
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Home insurance costs continue to go through the roof

August 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Mike and Marc offer follow-up thoughts to the potential fring of Lisa Cook and the importance of Fed independence. Plus, does the cost of home insurance continue to remain elevated? Has it plateued? Or could it they go higher? A discussion about Roth IRA vs Roth 401(k) contributions. AI data centers continue to cause concerns about the supply of electricity. And, Stack Roulette.
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Why Fed independence is necessary to control inflation

August 26, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike and Marc react to the news of President Trump ordering the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and what could possibly follow in the days ahead. Given the sitaution, the guys discuss why the independence of the Fed is so pivotal when it comes to inflation and the economy. Plus, does it matter that there are more ETF's than individual stocks? And why is the Massachusetts biotech industry seeing a rare job decline?
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Is the tech rally losing steam?

August 25, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck and Mike discuss recent commentary surrounding the technology sector and if its recent rally is fizzling out. But, are we even seeing evidence in the numbers? Plus, the guys give their takes on the government officially taking a 10% stake in struggling chipmaker Intel. Also, should the retirement age be lower? Are auto makers facing larger obstacles today than in the past? And sleeping over at a home before buying? 
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What could make the Fed wrong?

August 25, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck and Mike preview market mover events for the week ahead, including Nvidia and another inflation reading. Are overall AI revenue expectations overblown and unrealistic? Also, the guys have follow-up thoughts about Jackson Hole and the rising risks to the labor market. And, what could make the Fed potentially wrong?
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The timeline of tariffs impacts on the economy with Ernie Tedeschi

August 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane believe Millennials are now at the consumer culture epicenter. Ernie Tedeschi, Director of Economics - Yale Budget Lab, joins the show to share his insight into tariffs impacts on the economy. Why did US tourism fail to slump like so many expected. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat QXO and Brad Jacobs.
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What does Powell's speech mean for September rate cuts?

August 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole and highlight key sections that point towards a possible September rate cut. Markets soar off Powell's comments. The big retailers are thriving in the tariff economy. Nvidia asks suppliers to half production of H20 chips. How to maximize your Roth IRA. Chili's pays staff big bonuses after record sales.
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