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
March 24, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's announcement that any country buying oil from Venezuela would face a 25% tariff. The richest Americans kept the economy booming. What happens if they stop spending? For CEOs, the $100M pay package is disappearing. Risky bonds aren't so risky in the long run. Roth IRAs are all the rage with the young crowd. The dumbest investment in the world was better than owning safe treasurys.
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March 24, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why the hard data isn't showing signs of a slowing economy. The White House narrows April 2 tariffs. The economic data is as cloudy as the outlook. The US could run out of cash by July. Dealing with Social Security is heading from bad to worse. Just how much higher are energy costs in Boston?
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March 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder what spooked the S&P 500, because it wasn't the trade war. DoorDash partners with Klarna to bring buy-now-pay-later to food delivery. Is Nvidia addicted to being in the spotlight? A local pizza place is taking a stand against disrespectful families. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about leveraged ETFs focused on Tesla.
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March 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the fire that shutdown Heathrow Airport. FedEx isn't delivering big profits. Nikes comeback gets a brutal reality check. Micron's shares tumble amid concerns of pricing problems. Are retail investors being set up to hold the bag again? Single retirees face new challenges. Apple Intelligence isn't ready for prime time.
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March 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia investing hundreds of billions of dollars in US supply chain. Nvidia and GM are teaming up to bring AI robots, factories, and self-driving cars. What is the housing industry's biggest problem? Florida is exploring ditching property taxes as home prices soar. Why uncertainty makes the stock market go haywire. Uber and Lyft will charge riders a fee of $5.50 each way to Logan, under tentat...
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March 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed's projections see an economy dramatically reset by Trump's election. The Fed is clueless, too. And that's ok. Trump says the Fed should cut interest rates as tariff push heats up. US energy stocks take the lead as inflation anxiety builds up. Europe comes to life as the US stumbles. Are office buildings starting to fill up again?
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March 19, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the current state of US markets and how they are compare to markets outside the US. Retail investors ditch buy-the-dip mentality during market correction. Meta becomes the final Magnificent 7 stock to turn negative. Nvidia CEO says AI computing needs to surge 100-fold. Taco Bell parent Yum Brands partners with Nvidia to speed up its use of AI. China's BYD cemented its lead on Tesla in five minutes.
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March 19, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the benefits and downsides of a life estate, tax burdens for beneficiaries, and selling property in a trust.
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March 19, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the Fed's wait-and-see outlook obscures a bigger strategy shift. As debt ceiling looms, the Fed considers tweaking its portfolio runoff. Does the Fed share the stock market's worry about the economy? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains the benefits and downsides of life estates.
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March 18, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how cheap Chinese cars are taking over streets from Brazil to South Africa. German parliament passes historic debt reform. A secret mortgage blacklist is leaving homeowners stuck with unsellable condos. Consumers are spending less. What that means for the global economy. Roth conversions are the retirement version of 'buy the dip'.
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March 18, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and how Powell will contend with economic chaos and political hostility. Trump says a recession might be worth the cost. Economists disagree. How tariffs are creating stock market volatility. How are Social Security beneficiaries supposed to seek help from the agency now? Amazon plans to reshape its Alexa business devision.
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March 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how Gen Z is navigating a difficult job market. The challenge of selling high-end homes in disaster areas. Are the days of set-it-and-forget-it investing over? Is it really a bad time to be a saver or a borrower? Gen Z is taking 'micro-retirements'.
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March 17, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss retail sales data for February giving us an insight into the American consumer. Stocks haven't traded at these levels since September. An uncertain economic moment poses a big test for the Fed. Why are so many people falling for the EXPass text scam? Parking spot on Beacon Hill listed for an eye-popping $750,000.
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March 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the enormous amount of money that has been lost by the magnificent seven year-to-date. As Social Security faces an uncertain future, some question whether the program should be privatized. Carmakers are reinventing the gear shift and drivers are lost. Is 3D printing the solution to the housing mess? Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about the future of Trump Media.
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March 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the Russell 2000 possibly indicating trouble ahead for the economy. What did the latest University of Michigan sentiment poll tell us? The end of the threat of a government shutdown clears the way for stocks to start the day well. How many rate cuts are economists expecting the Fed to make this year? Is income inequality driving inflation?
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March 13, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti look at the S&P 500 and wonder if the recent sell-off is actually a positive sign for markets. Jim Cramer believes that Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession. Trump's FTC moves ahead with broad Microsoft antitrust probe. Tesla's latest decline could be one for the ages. Egg prices are still surging.
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March 13, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss consumers dissatisfaction is hitting all income levels. Trump threatens the EU with counter-counter-tariffs. This time taking aim at European alcohol. Elon Musk's cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record. What are the only three spaces that cuts will actually make a difference. Would $50 oil really be good for the US?
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March 12, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the current skepticism deepening as Goldman cuts S&P 500 target. Chuck looks at recent S&P 500 data to highlight why the current dip might not lead to a recession. Multiple jobholder rates are the highest they've been since the Great Depression. Is it really harder for Gen X to save for retirement than it was for Baby Boomers? Airlines cut forecast, raising an early alarm about consumer...
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March 12, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the differences between a life estate and an irrevocable trust. How to decide what to do with property in your portfolio. How an irrevocable trust impacts income taxes.
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March 12, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mark Fandetti discuss the February CPI report that showed inflation slowing at an unexpected rate. The EU hits back as US steel and aluminum tariffs take effect. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
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