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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
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US-China trade truce leaves fundamental issues unresolved
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss this week's massive earnings reports. Milei wins mandate for free-market revolution in Argentina's election. Latest…
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Inflation expectations need to come down
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss inflation expectations needing to come down. Has Argentina really learned their lesson? We'll find out soon. Beef! It's…
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Long awaited CPI report brings good news
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the long delayed CPI report that showed inflation coming in lower than expected. Mike is tired of reading stories about…
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How will the Fed handle the lack of data ahead of next week's rate cut decision?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss hotter CPI unlikely to deter rate cuts and the S&P 500 rally. Mark Hamrick (Bankrate) joins the show to chat about…
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Why are oil prices jumping up today?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the sudden jump in oil prices on Trump's Russia sanctions. Tesla profit plunges as Musk turns focus to robot army…
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Ask Todd: Navigating Estate Tax Thresholds
This week, Todd Lutsky explains federal and state level estate taxes and how to navigate around them to lower your tax bill. Todd also takes a call from a…
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Why is the US trying to get between Argentina and China?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the reasons why the US is getting involved in Argentina and what role China has to play in all this. What are the…
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Is the gold rally over?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how American corporations are crushing it and it's not just tech companies. Gold suffers its worst rout in twelve years…
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Andrew Ross Sorkin
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain why you shouldn't trust a publication that has the answers to protecting your portfolio. Apple stock hits new record…
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The day Amazon broke the internet
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss GM raising their outlook as strong truck demand dulls tariff pain. The day Amazon broke the internet for millions of…
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How to navigate around tariffs for your holiday shopping
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what US inflation data could show when it is finally released. Annemarie Conte (Wirecutter) joins the show to chat about…
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What are the warning signs this record market is showing?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the warning signs lurking beneath this record market. Where does this market stack up to the late 90's and late 2010's?…
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Breaking News: The market always defies expectations
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss explain why people shouldn't bo overly surprised that markets have so far defied inflation and tariffs. Banks’ strong…
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Three categories of stories that are concerning investors
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the three ongoing stories that should be concerning for investors. New credit fraud fears raise more worries about…
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People don't trust traditional currency anymore
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why many people around the world refuse to trust traditional currency these days. Sarah Foster, Bankrate, joins the show…
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Something stinks in the financial sector
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Wall Street scrambling to gauge consumer health without retail sales. Big banks cash in on well-heeled borrowers. How…
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Are the impacts from AI on the economy exaggerated?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane share three exaggerations about the US economy right now. ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults. The rest of the world…
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China believes they can win a trade war with the US. Can they?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss China, betting it can with a trade war, is playing hardball with Trump. Powell keeps the Fed on track to lower rates again…
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Ask Todd: Is gifting real estate always a bad idea?
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why gifting real estate is generally a bad idea with few exceptions. Why gifting real estate to beneficiaries will cost them…
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The Great Debasement Debate
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the great debasement debate is rippling across world markets. A historic crypto selloff erased over $19B, but two accounts…
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Markets don't like China's trade war escalation
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss China escalating the US trade war with curbs on shipping. JP Morgan profit jumps as business booms on Main Street and Wall…
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Is AI actually making American workers more productive?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss AI juicing the economy but questions remain if workers are actually more productive because of it. Ted Rossman…
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Why did markets react so harshly to Trump's tweet about China last week?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the steep market sell-off on Friday and why markets reacting as strongly as they did. China's new export curbs may level…
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President Trump tweets about China being 'hostile', markets tumble
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stunning drop in markets in reaction to President Trump's tweet about China and canceling a meeting with President…
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Concerns about AI are not showing up in markets right now
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how AI concerns from the media and public have yet to show up in markets. What other areas of the economy are…
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AI Can Transform the Economy and Still Be a Bubble
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing government shutdown and how air travel disruptions are adding pressure. AI can transform the economy and…
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Are financial conditions actually too tight right now?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss financial conditions actually being too tight right now. Q3 earnings are anticipated to show growth of 8%. Fed minutes…
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Why has gold been on a stunning rise this year?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the new Wall Street trade that is powering gold and hitting currencies. Why it doesn't take much for gold to move up. Is…
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Ask Todd: When does gifting assets make sense for your estate plan?
This week, Todd Lutsky explains when it makes sense to include gifting assets in your estate plan. Todd also takes questions from the audience about switching…
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Businesses are already feeling shutdown pain
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the unofficial jobs numbers are in and it's rough out there. Businesses are already feeling shutdown pain. Todd Lutsky…
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Always remember that gold is not a risk-free asset
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how AMD came from behind to mount a challenge in the AI chip wars. Reminder: Gold is not a risk-free asset. Earnings…
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Costs related to AI are getting out of control
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the costs associated with AI projects are soaring. Fed's Mary Daly says AI bubble wouldn't hurt financial stability…
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The Housing Markets Great Migration
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing power shift in the housing market. Where are buyers getting good deals? Amazon's October Prime Days start…
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Did OpenAI Just Betray Nvidia for AMD?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss OpenAI and AMD announce massive computing deal. Did OpenAI just stab Nvidia in the back? More Americans are warming up…
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Jeff Bezos warns of an AI industrial bubble
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss AI data centers sending power bills soaring. What are the benefits of having a data center near you? Jess Bezos says AI…
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What does AI think about the unreleased jobs report?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the lack of a weekly jobs report so they turn to AI to get the answers they are looking for. How long with the…
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The Collapse of First Brands need far more attention
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are concerned there is not being enough attention paid to the collapse of First Brands, why the company found itself in its…
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Is Baby Boomer spending the only thing keeping up the economy?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the different causes of the labor market flattening out. Is Baby Boomer spending the only thing keeping up the economy?…
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Is the US dollar losing safehaven status?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the US dollar losing its safehaven status as governments gobble up gold. How Nvidia's Jensen Huang became AI's global…
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How markets typically react to government shutdowns
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss what to expect from the latest government shutdown. How do markets trend during government shutdowns? Shotdown puts a…
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Ask Todd: Making the most of gifting assets
Todd Lutsky shares his expertise on making the most of gifting assets, understanding the different ways of gifting, and deciding which assets should be gifted.
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Why your electric bill keeps rising
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane explain why your electric keeps rising. Jessica Caldwell, Head of Insights at Edmunds, joins the show to share the Q3 new car…
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How government shutdowns affect the US economy
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the release of the JOLTS report that showed job openings slightly exceeded forecasts. How government shutdowns affect the…
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Is Walmart's CEO right that AI will change literally every job?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Walmart's CEO's comments about AI changing literally every job. Corey Adams (Robert Half) joins the show to chat about the…
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Why a MidWest auto parts maker going bankrupt has massive ramifications
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why this week's most important data release is the jobs report. Rate cuts might not cure what ails the job market…
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Where do interest rates need to be to get housing market moving again?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane disucss why millions of Americans are becoming economically invisibile. Mike Simonsen, Chief Economist at Compass, joins the show…
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Will the massive spending on AI ever pay off?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the core inflation rate coming as expected. Trump imposing new tariffs on pharma and big trucks. Will the massive spending…
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Why are giant tech firms all investing in each other?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the White House going all-in on Argentina. It may not work. Intel is seeking an investment from Apple as part of its…
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Something stinks in the auto market
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss initial jobless claims tumble for second consecutive week. US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter…
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Does more trouble lie ahead for US jobs?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss more trouble ahead on the US job front. The Fed's rate path is too cautious to fix housing. Is Nvidia's investment in…
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Is Powell leaving the door open for more rate cuts this year?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Powell describing rates as 'modestly restrictive,' keeping the door open to cuts. Do Stephen Miran's rate-cut arguments…
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Is the era of value investing over?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how Argentina's Javier Milei lost the markets and is turning to the US. Are H1B visas crucial to American…
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Is the stock market overvalued?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the often asked question if the stock market is overvalued. Miran is contradicting himself on the case for big rate…
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Why inflation is the lesser evil
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss inflation being the lesser evil. Many Americans can't buy houses, get jobs, or move in a stuck economy. The rush to…
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Will the $100,000 visa help American workers?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's $100,000 visa targets a $280B India success story. Will the $100,000 visa help American workers? American…
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Which states are getting hit hardest by unemployment?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss which areas of the country are being hit the hardest by unemployment. Grocery prices have jumped up. Is it actually…
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If the Fed loses its independence, what happens to inflation?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed losing its independence and what that means for inflation. Why the Fed's recent rate cut might be the only one…
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How long until Nvidia buys Intel outright?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recent $5B investment by Nvidia into Intel. Chuck wonders how long till Nvidia just buys up Intel altogether. Huawei…
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The Fed has no clue how the economy will look next year
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the Fed's rate cut decision and claim of two more possibly coming this year. Powell and the rest of the Fed have no…
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Chuck's prediction for Nvidia in China is coming true
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss China banning tech companies from buying Nvidia's AI chips. AI is going to consumer a lot of energy. Can it help us save…