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
June 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the stock market continues to hold up in the face of uncertain trade policy. Why Nvidia can't just quit China. Why retirees need to tune out the noise when filing for Social Security. Child tax credit debate could get' really interesting' as the Senate weighs Trump's mega-bill. Its summer vacation time. Tourists are saying NO to America. Can Gen Z save chain restaurants?
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June 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recently released ISM data that dipped further for the month. Is there a major problem on the horizon in the labor market? China hits back against Trump claims that it broke trade truce. US dependence on China for rare earth magnets is causing shortages. Bessent says US will never default as Congress faces endgame. The Federal Reserve's demanding next months.
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May 30, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong want people to stop making up words to replace already commonly used ones. Are side hustles taking up too much time for workers? Lower income Americans are having a difficult time in the current economic conditions. Zuckerberg is trying everything he can to make Meta a thing. Non-alcoholic beer projected to overtake ale as the second-largest beer category worldwide this year.
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May 30, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss economists cautiously cheering the court ruling striking down tariffs but then an appeals court says not so fast. Trade talks between the US and China stall again. US core PCE inflation softens to 2.5% in April as forecast. Are wealthy Americans in for a shock in the GOP tax bill?
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May 29, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss jobless claims jump to 5-week high — but not because layoffs in the U.S. are rising. Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration. How can retirees get over the guilt from spending their money? Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Nvidia's strong earnings and how other chip makers are holding up. Are too many retirees focusing on the wrong thing?
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May 29, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss a trade court shutting down Trump's tariffs. Trump still has some tariff cards to play. Who really benefits from the United and JetBlue partnership? Nvidia's business is booming despite being shut out of China. Is the fragile trade truce between China and the US about to get worse? The Fed forecasts stagflation.
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May 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Tim Cook and Apple's difficult first half of the year. What is the real benefit of being first in AI? US-yields continue to yo-yo. Why do we still care about Macy's earnings? Cheating with ChatGPT has become a huge problem for colleges.
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May 28, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Wall Street betting that the worst of the trade war is already behind us. Are tariffs already creeping into the economy? Waiting on Nvidia is the hardest part. Americans are urging businesses to take AI slow and get it right first. Home building and sales continue to slump. Used-cars are getting very expensive again.
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May 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the upcoming Fed rate decision that is likely to remain the same. Consumer confidence for May was much stronger than expected on optimism for trade deals. The silver tsunami is keeping the economy afloat. What to do if you feel like you have too much money in one stock. How will the student-loan crisis show up in the economy? Are you ready to have your doctor consult with AI?
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May 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the decision by President Trump to delay the deadline for tariffs on the EU. Why is negotiating with the EU so difficult? How a growing US deficit could impact American households. Earnings season is coming to a close after surprisingly good results. Tesla is getting its butt kicked in Europe.
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May 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the markets reaction to the latest threat of tariffs from Trump. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank Regional President, shares his insight into how the summer travel season is setting up for New England. Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts just keep going up. The Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency officials, but moves to protec the Fed. The penny is almost no longer. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, ...
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May 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump threatening Apple with tariffs if the company fails to bring production back to the US. Is the stock market ready to ignore Trump's policy swings? Are investors shying sway from the bond market because of Trump? Tesla has a big CyberTruck problem on its hands. How does the GOP tax bill impact your deductions? Is sports betting getting out of control in the US?
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May 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong give their thoughts on news of OpenAI's Sam Altman linking up with former Apple diesigner Jony Ive to develop a new, secretive AI product that reportedly doesn't have a screen. So what could it actually be? Speaking of Apple, where do they currently stand in pursuit of strengthening their AI? Also, how do you know if a Roth conversion is right for you? Plus, more on the desperate need for more housing...
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May 22, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect yesterday's market sell-off, driven by climbing treasury yields over concerns of the deficit. Why are bond investors worried about the outcome of the tax bill? Plus, news from more retailers including Nike's return to Amazon, and if they will hike prices due to tariffs. Plus, more on the oil market and how different New England is from an energy perspective compared to other parts of the count...
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May 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Google taking aim at AI firms challenging its AI dominance. Home sellers are dropping prices, but buyers aren't budging. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang condemns US chip curbs on China as 'a failure'. Toyota redesigns America's top-selling RAV4 to exclusively be a hybrid. CVS offers bonuses and pizza parties as perks to boost vaccine sales.
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May 21, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bond investors raising concerns over Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill. Is Target in danger of becoming the latest big box store to fade away? Lowe's sales beat expectations, bucking volatility from tariffs. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about planning your estate even if you don't think you have enough.
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May 21, 2025 • 15 mins
Todd Lutsky explains why an estate doesn't need to be extensive in order to plan to leave assets to beneficiaries. Todd also takes calls from the audience about gifting assets, deciding when you have enough to retire, avoiding capital gains tax.
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May 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the next great job churn is already underway. Fed officials signal rates likely to stay on hold until at least September. A feared tsunami of cargo from China looks more like a swell. Used-car buyers are being charged an average of $640 in surprise fees. Elon Musk announces a step back from politics.
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May 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss America's fiscal situation threatening the good mood on Wall Street. Will Trump's tariff climbdown save the US from recession? Home Depot plans to keep prices steady despite tariffs. Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill heightens concerns over US debt. Trump wants to fulfill his 'no tax on tips' promise.
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May 19, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Americans travel plans are more lowkey than in years past, as Europe gets passed over in favor of road trips. Are big oil companies prepared for a prolonged market downturn? Why are so many retirees filing for Social Security earlier? GM is pushing hard to tank California's EV mandate. Some student loan borrowers see credit scores plummet by over 100 points.
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