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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
- The Financial Exchange Show
What are the real goals for Trump's tariffs?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump's Canada-Mexico tariffs take effect today. How will the tariffs impact energy prices for New England states? China…
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Is the Treasury Department trying to slow the economy down?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Treasury Department's recent moves and the guys wonder if they are intentionally trying to slow the economy down…
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Can the US economy continue to stay resilient?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest ISM Manufacturing data that showed a second consecutive month of expansion. Can the US economy continue to be…
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Why are we seeing an increase in "doom spending"?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane begin the second hour of today's show with a discussion about how more Americans are "doom spending" as a result of worries around…
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Is stagflation a possibliity?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane kick off the first hour of the show with a market update following Thurday's sell-off, driven by concerns over a softening economy…
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The Fed's favorite recession indicator is flashing danger signs again
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the Federal Reserve's favorite recession indicator is flashing a danger sign again. Scott Bessent gets his lower bond…
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Why would US automakers take the brunt of tariffs?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Nvidia's earnings and outlook, which came in much better than expectations. The US economy shows signs of strain from…
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Ask Todd: What happens if you plan your estate poorly?
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why you need to understand at least the bare minimum of estate planning before beginning the process. Todd also explains what…
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What is the rule of 72 and why do you need to know it?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Nvidia facing the most critical earnings day yet. Paul explains the rule of 72 and why you need to know it. American…
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The economy is still fine, but Americans are still gloomy
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the vibes on Wall Street are starting to turn. The economy is still fine. Americans are still gloomy. Americans are…
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Why is your gas bill so high right now?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti Home Depot earnings beat Wall Street estimates, as retailer breaks comparable sales losing streak. Why is your gas bill so…
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Don't fall in love with your investments
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent market sell-off and try to explain what could be behind it. February consumer confidence comes in lighter…
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Did Elon Musk go too far with his latest email to federal workers?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how federal agencies are pushing back on Elon Musk's 'what did you do last week?' emails. Walmart's tepid outlook…
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Stocks have a big, expensive problem
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss what caused Friday's massive sell-off. What is the biggest problem the stock market is facing right now? The Fed is…
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Why is Warren Buffett hoarding so much cash?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the DOJ investigating UnitedHealth billing practices. Why is Warren Buffett hoarding so much cash? Americans' average…
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Are global markets starting to catch up to the US?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti wonder if the S&P500 can keep climbing to new highs. Are global markets look better than US markets? Existing-home sales took a big…
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Is it too late to chase the bull market?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss U.S. stocks are back at record highs. Is it too late to chase the bull market? Will the bond market rein in Donald Trump?…
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Is stagflation poised to make a comeback?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the release of the Fed minutes that showed a decreased appetite for rate-cuts. Is stagflation poised to make a comeback?…
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Are investors getting nervous about how expensive stocks are?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss what kind of clues about inflation we might be getting from the upcoming Fed minutes. The biggest US stocks haven't been this…
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Ask Todd: Estate planning beyond the grave
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to set up your estate to protect your beneficiaries after you have passed away. Todd also explains why selling property…
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Will Trump's tariffs help American automakers?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest news on Trump tariffs on automakers, chips, and pharmaceuticals. Trump is scrambling global automakers reliance on…
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The world's most important market is sending a warning signal
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the world's most important market is sending warning signals. Those who fought for the Social Security Fairness Act are…
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Are investors getting worried the bull run is coming to an end?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss investors spotting signs of market froth during the long bull market. Can the Fed look past Trump's tariffs? With falling…
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Are millennials the reason for exploding rental prices?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why millennials are to blame for the rapid rise in single-family rents. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, stops by to share his…
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Hot inflation raises the stakes on tariffs
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's reciprocal tariffs and when they might go into affect. Does hot inflation numbers change the math on tariffs?…
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Is being single bad for the economy?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane get into the Valentine's Day mood by wondering if being single is bad for the economy. Amazon is having a difficult time getting…
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The Fed has a lot of work to do to conquer inflation
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the Fed needing to do a lot of work to get inflation under control. Wholesale inflation rose 0.4% in January, much hotter…
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Ask Todd: Understanding the basic estate planning documents
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why you need to understand the basic documents before beginning your estate planning. Todd also takes questions from listeners…
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Has the Dow Jones become useless?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss US economic optimism isn't converting into hiring yet. Why are investors ignoring corporate profits beating projections. Is…
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Stubborn inflation heats up more than expected
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti react to the release of the CPI report that show inflation heating up more than expected. How are markets reacting to the hot…
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Will Trump stand by while RFK Jr goes after fast food?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss this week's inflation report and why it is especially important. Why fast food could be MAHA's next target. These six…
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Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: Round 2
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the ongoing rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Is Musk serious about trying to buy OpenAI? The EU pledges…
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Would you pay higher taxes to save Social Security?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss a coupel of recent surveys that show Americans willingness to pay higher taxes to save Social Security? Why are US…
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Trump no longer has a penny for your thoughts
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's latest tariffs, this time a 25% on steel and aluminum. What is China's gameplan for a trade war with the US?…
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Could tariffs lead to higher insurance prices?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain how tariffs could and likely will increase the price you pay for insurance. State Farm was all in on California, until…
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Is the job market weaker than it appears?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the job market data that shows the economy added just 143,000 jobs but unemployment fell to 4%. Is the job market…
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How to trade the trade war...don't
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain why trying to trade the trade war is not the best idea. Should investors rethink the 'set-it-and-forget-it' strategy?…
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Is Tesla running out of juice across the globe?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how earnings reports are impact marketing currently. Tesla's sales in Europe are falling fast adding to US troubles…
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Why is Nissan rejecting Honda again?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest rejection by Nissan to create the world's 3rd largest automaker with Honda. Disney hits it big with Moana 2 and…
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How are markets weathering the storm of DeepSeek and China tariffs?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why markets have been able to withstand the DeepSeek debut and China tariffs. Google's stock tumbles down off disappointing…
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Ask Todd: How to start estate planning
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to begin your estate planning journey and why you need to understand the basics. Todd also takes questions about…
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Are credit card interest rates bringing left and right together?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how a trade war will tighten the squeeze on the middle-class. Trump promised a cap on credit card interest rates, it seems…
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How are markets absorbing the tariff suspension?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss China retaliating against the US, intensifying the trade war. How did markets react to the suspension of tariffs on Mexico…
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Six takeaways from a wild week in AI
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong share six key takeaways from a wild week in AI. Will Russia turn the gas back on now that Trump is in office? Mike shares his…
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Tariffs on Mexico get delayed by a month. How will businesses pivot?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the beginning of a potential trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China. How are markets reacting to the tariff news? How…
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Should you fear the 'silver tsunami'?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US probing if DeepSeek got Nvidia chips from firms in Singapore. The FDA approved Journavx, a new opiod painkiller…
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Is Apple's weakness in China being understated?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the wild week that was in markets. Inflation worsened in December. What does that mean for rate cuts? Implemented or not…
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Could we fix Social Security today with these proposals?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Tesla's quarterly earnings that show weakness, despite Musk exuding optimism about Robotaxis. Even talking about tariffs…
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The Fed stands firm, but what comes next?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a Blackhawk Helicopter. The Fed stands pat on…
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Will Big Tech earnings ease impact from DeepSeek?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the White House offering buyouts to federal workers to reduce headcount. Big Tech's earnings now in the spotlight after…
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Ask Todd: How to protect assets if you are running out of time
This week, Todd explains how to protect your assets even if you think you might not make it all the way through the five year waiting period. Todd also takes…
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Why the Fed being independent is a good thing
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and speech from Jerome Powell. Why is the Fed being independent a necessity? High interest rates…
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Will Jerome Powell push back on Trump at the upcoming Fed meeting?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and what they believe Fed Chair Powell will say about Trump's recent comments about interest…
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What can investors learn from DeepSeek day?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the day DeepSeek turned tech and Wall Street upside down. Mike explains what investors can learn from the market…
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Why is Apple avoiding the massive tech sell off?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if the release of DeepSeek will help bring efficiency back to the tech sector. Why is Apple avoiding the broad tech sell…
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What is DeepSeek and why is it crushing US tech stocks?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the buzz DeepSeek is generating and why US tech stocks are falling today because of it. How does the release of DeepSeek…
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Can Trump actually fix the housing affordability crisis?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump's desire to fix the housing affordability crisis. The IRA expands its free tax filling option. Egg prices are high…
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Will world leaders buckle under Trump's tariff threats?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump's latest tariff remarks at Davos and how countries are reacting to his threats. Trump says he knows more about…
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Are US taxes too high or too low?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if US taxes are too high or too low. Earmings beats happen all the time. Why stocks are loving the latest results. Some…
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Are we in a stock market bubble?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the S&P 500 getting close to setting a new record. What is a stock market bubble? Are we in a market bubble right now?…