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

July 28, 2025 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest bragging point for CEOs is shrinking their companies headcounts. Inflation is outpacing wage growth for nearly half of Americans. Americans view their 401(k) as more than just a nest egg. ‘Quishing’ scams dupe millions of Americans as cybercriminals turn the QR code bad.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong preview a very busy week for economic data. Is the US-EU trade deal the least bad outcome? How long can the US economy defy expectations? The Fed hasn't been this divided in 30 years. Are things really changing for the better at Boeing under the new CEO?
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July 25, 2025 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss airlines not named Delta or United are having a very difficult year. Airbnb is looking to redefince travel again. McDonald's has lost its way when it comes to value. Can the golden arches recapture value focused customers? What will it take for robotaxis to go global?
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the S&P500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting new record highs. Trump says he won't fire Powell despite bout of bickering over renovation costs. Intel to layoff 15% of workers and cancel billions in projects in bid for rebound. Wall Street is challenging the low cost investing revolution. Microsoft CEO says job cuts have been weighing on him.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss home prices hitting a new record in June, dragging down sales. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the show to share the results of a recent back-to-school shopping survey. Trump to tour Federal Reserve, ramping up pressure on Powell. What most Americans get wrong about Social Security. Thousands of workers feel reduced burnout after four day work week trial.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's new trade standard taking shape with 15% tariff deal. Tesla braces for 'rough' quarters as US ends incentives. Google revenue soars on AI boom. Nvidia and AMD CEOs rally behind Trump's AI 'action plan.' 
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Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the magnificent seven companies needing to answer certain questions in their earnings reports. Markets are again abuzz about Meme stocks. Full return to office now required for majority of Fortune 100 desk workers. AI demand drives record electricity supply costs in largest US markets. The billion dollar question looming over college sports.
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July 23, 2025 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the US and Japan reaching a trade deal. EU readies no-deal plan to match US's 30% tariff. What should the tariffs rates be? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains how to protect retirement accounts from long-term care.
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This week on Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky explains how to protect retirement accounts from long-term care, moving brokerages accounts into a trust, and trust planning vs long-term care insurance.
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July 22, 2025 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why stocks are up and why it is such a mystery right now. Corporate America keeps calling consumers 'resilient.' Consumers beg to differ. Banks hate 'buy now, pay later' and may penalize its users. Meme stock frenzy is back. Alphabet earnings optimism outweighs looming anti trust risks. California's $20 minimum wage at fast-food chains has hit employment.
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Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss GM's profit falling as Trump tariffs add $1.1B in costs. Coca-Cola beats estimates but feels slightly meh. Bessent says review of Feds building renovations is needed. BlackRock restricts use of company devices for China travel. Does Europe have a secret weapon to use in negotiations with Trump? Canada's boycott of US liquor hits domestic alcohol sales.
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Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Bessent making the case to Trump against firing Fed Chair Powell. Is the US riskier than emerging markets? Social Security needs a fix more than ever after the big bill. Could the Big Beautiful Bill prove to be contractionary? After pledging to keep prices low, Amazon hiked them on hundreds of essentials. Will 'smart' restrooms fix America's public bathroom crisis?
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Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the busy week for earnings that started off with the ever reliable Verizon. Is the US economy regaining its swagger? How the Fed has learned from previous mistakes. Europe prepares for a US trade fight. What does a late career layoff look like in America? Wall Street want to make private markets a little more public.
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July 18, 2025 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss American Express expenses grow amid investments to keep customers spending. Where are Walmart prices are changing — and staying the same — as Trump’s tariffs hit? Carmakers face uncertainty as tariffs and earnings collide. GE Aerospace investors are unsure of the potential. 
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss housing starts gain but still lag from last year. Consumer sentiment rises in July despite Trump's latest tariff threats. Upbeat earnings send S&P and Nasdaq to new highs. Why does Netflix keep dominating the streaming space? Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investments.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss pump prices not being the problem, plug prices are. Tough job market got college grads is worrying for the economy. Why the Fed keeps holding rates steady while waiting to see on tariffs. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Tesla and JPMorgan still short.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed building renovation at the heart of Trump's efforts to oust Powell. Bank CEOs are coming out fighting for Fed independence. US jobless claims fell last week. Retail sales came in strong in June but could be hiding something important. The bond market won't let America be irresponsible forever.
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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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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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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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