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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
Inflation Surprise: Is the Fed’s Easing Path in Trouble?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to a hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index report that rattled markets and raised fresh questions about the Federal…
- The Financial Exchange Show
What Happens If Taiwan’s Chip Factories Go Dark?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane sit down with New York Times reporter Tripp Mickle to examine one of the biggest hidden risks in the global economy: America’s…
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Nvidia Crushes Earnings — So Why Is the Stock Falling?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings report — including massive revenue growth, strong forward guidance, and continued…
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AI Panic, Tariff Confusion & a Housing Market That Won’t Thaw
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the market rebound following another AI disruption scare and examine whether fears of massive white-collar job losses…
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AI Jitters Return: Is the Magnificent Seven Losing Its Grip?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti examine growing volatility in the AI trade as markets await Nvidia’s earnings. With software stocks sliding, hedge funds increasing…
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Ask Todd: When Do You Really Need a Trust?
Todd Lutsky explains how estate planning evolves through different stages of life — from simple beneficiary designations when you’re single, to revocable…
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AI Panic, Tariff Whiplash, and the Housing Market Stall
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the market rebound after an AI-driven selloff sparked fears of white-collar job disruption. They examine whether the…
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Tariff Chaos: Who Pays the Price Now?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the fallout after the Supreme Court struck down key Trump-era tariffs — only for new tariffs to be reintroduced days…
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Are Markets Underestimating the Tariff Fallout?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti continue unpacking the fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down key Trump-era tariffs, followed by the White…
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Is Policy Uncertainty the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the market reaction after the Supreme Court struck down most of the Trump administration’s tariffs — only for new…
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Tariffs Overturned: A Turning Point for Markets and Fed Policy?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs in a 6–3…
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Tariffs Overturned: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Markets
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in a 6–3 decision. The…
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A Market Full of Noise — But No Direction?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti examine a market that looks calm on the surface but is experiencing significant turbulence underneath. With tech giants under…
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Is the Labor Market Stronger Than the Fed Thinks?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down the latest jobless claims data and what it suggests about the true strength of the labor market. With GDP running hot…
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Is Economic Growth Outpacing the Labor Market?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti examine the unusual disconnect between steady economic growth and slowing job creation. They discuss whether productivity gains…
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Is the Market Rotating — or Quietly Unraveling?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti explore a market that appears calm at the index level but is experiencing extreme volatility beneath the surface. With major tech…
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Ask Todd: Does the Type of Assets You Own Change Your Estate Plan?
Todd Lutsky explains how the types of assets you own — including rental properties and out-of-state real estate — can significantly shape your estate planning…
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Are Markets Pricing in the Wrong Economic Story?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti examine whether artificial intelligence will meaningfully change long-term economic growth — or simply reshuffle industries…
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Are Markets Calm — or Just Waiting for the Next Shock?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti examine a market that looks flat on the surface but has experienced significant sector rotation and investor anxiety…
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Strong Indexes, Shaky Foundations: What’s Really Going On?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss a market that appears stable on the surface but is experiencing significant volatility beneath it. They examine sharp…
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Has the Market Shifted from Inflation Fear to AI Fear?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest CPI report and what steady inflation means for the Fed in the months ahead. They also explore growing…
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The Fed’s Next Move: Inflation, AI, and Housing Costs
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to market weakness following the latest jobs data and ahead of a key inflation report. The conversation dives into what…
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The Hidden Inflation Story Inside the Jobs Report
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down a stronger-than-expected jobs report and what continued labor market tightness could mean for inflation and Federal…
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Ask Todd: Starting Your Estate Plan and Understanding Trust Income
Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan answers listener questions about how to begin the estate planning process and what to expect when meeting with an attorney for…
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Hot Jobs Report Raises Rate Hike Questions as AI Disruption Fears Grow
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti analyze a stronger-than-expected January jobs report that showed 130,000 new jobs added and unemployment falling to 4.3%. With…
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Strong Jobs Report Shifts Fed Expectations as Rate Cut Hopes Fade
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a stronger-than-expected January jobs report showing 130,000 new jobs added and unemployment ticking down to 4.3%…
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Markets Face a Reality Check as Valuations Rise and Labor Dynamics Shift
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the key forces shaping markets as investors digest weak retail sales data, rising equity valuations, and an important…
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Retail Sales Miss, Big Data Week Ahead, and What 15% “Growth” Really Means
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down a weaker-than-expected retail sales report and explain why a single data point matters far less than long-term economic…
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Is Inflation About to Reheat? Markets Rally, AI vs Financial Planning & The Dow Debate
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong unpack a market rebound led by tech as investors brace for delayed inflation and jobs data amid growing questions about whether…
- The Financial Exchange Show
Jobs Data, Market Rotation, AI Threats & China’s Treasury Warning Explained
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong preview a crucial week of economic data, debating whether emerging “green shoots” in the labor market are real or just noise…
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Markets Rebound, AI CapEx Reality Sets In & The Real Reason Cars Are So Expensive
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a broad market rebound, Amazon’s earnings-driven selloff tied to surging AI capital spending, and what the latest…
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Amazon’s $200B AI Bet, Software Selloff & The Hidden Risk in Private Credit
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down Amazon’s earnings stumble and the shockwave from $200 billion in AI capital spending, questioning whether massive…
- The Financial Exchange Show
Tech Meltdown, AI Speculation Fallout & What This Volatility Means for Investors
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect a violent tech-led selloff as the Nasdaq slides toward correction territory, commodities swing wildly, and investors…
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AI Is Eating Software Margins — And Markets Are Finally Noticing
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest tech-led selloff as massive AI capital spending collides with fears of software commoditization and…
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Why the Housing Market Still Isn’t Fixing Itself
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down why Americans are staying in their homes longer than ever, why homebuilders are sitting on record levels of unsold…
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AI Is Breaking Software Stocks—And Why That Matters for the Entire Market
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane unpack violent market rotations as AI-driven disruption batters software stocks while value names surge beneath a flat S&P 500. The…
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Ask Todd: Estate Planning Basics, Trusts & What Really Counts Toward Your Estate
Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan breaks down the basics of estate planning, starting with how to properly value your estate and understand what actually counts…
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Consumers Feel Worse Than the Data Says & USVI’s Economic Bet
On The Financial Exchange, Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down wild swings in silver and gold, debate whether tax refunds will actually fuel consumer…
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Silver Mania, S&P 500 at 7,000 & What Investors Are Missing
On The Financial Exchange, Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down extreme volatility in gold and silver markets, warning investors about speculation, margin…
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Why the U.S. Virgin Islands Are Betting Big on Growth, Tourism & Clean Energy
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joins Mike Armstrong to discuss economic growth, infrastructure investment, and the challenges facing the…
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Markets are set to test Kevin Warsh
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss markets are set to test Warsh. Disney shares slide despite streaming growth, as CEO decision nears. Investors are wary…
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Gold and Silver's dramatic reversal
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Kevin Warsh having three key areas he will need to succeed at. What is the main difference between Warsh and Powell?…
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Wealth inequality is getting worse in the US
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss wealth inequality and the k-shaped economy are more striking than ever. How to protect assets if you failed to prepare…
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Trump picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. Is he the right pick?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump picking Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. What do we know about Warsh's past with the Fed? Is he the right pick? Senator…
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A weaker dollar has always been part of Trump's plan
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss brent crude hitting $71 a barrel as Trump ramps up Iran threats. A weaker dollar has always been part of Trump's plan…
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Will Powell remain at the Fed after his term as chair?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed holding rates steady for the first time since July. Will Jerome Powell remain at the Fed after his term as chair…
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Does this bull market have room to run?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and rate cut decision and why what is happening at the Fed is crucial for the economy. Does this…
- The Financial Exchange Show
What is a dime without a penny?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Amazon and UPS announcing massive layoffs and what this might point to in the broader economy. ASML soars to record high…
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Ask Todd: Long Term Care Insurance Explained
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why so many people try to get on Medicaid, what to do if you waited till the last minute, why long term care insurance makes…
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How will Trump respond to the deal between India and the EU?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Big Tech's borrowing spree raising fears of AI risks in US bond market. All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of…
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Why did UnitedHealth's stock nosedive this morning?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the Trump administration proposing to keep steady the rates Medicare pays insurers. UnitedHealth sees its first annual…
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Is the middle-class lifestyle drifting out of reach?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Michael Burry saying Japanese yen recovery is a risk to US stocks. Voters see a middle-class lifestyle as drifting out…
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What are the real reasons gold has surged pass $5,000 per ounce?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the massive storm could impact the economy. Big Tech earnings land with 2026's AI winners still in question…
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Can the grid handle the upcoming winter storm?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the upcoming storm posing a big threat to power grids across the US. TikTok seals deal to operate in the US after years…
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Intel shares slide as costs pile up
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the major themes dominating markets over the previous three months. Intel shares slide as costs pile up in a bid to meet…
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Garbage stocks are on fire again
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the uproar over affordability is coming for insurers. Why are global bond markets are more prone to flash crashes…
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If the US falters as the economic leader, who will fill the void?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks rallying after Trump announces framework for Greenland deal. If the US loses its spot at the top, who takes its…
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Is Netflix spending its way into big trouble?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Netflix shares sliding as spending mounts amid Warner Brothers deal. United projects higher profit, boosted by…
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Is America's place in the World Economic Order in jeopardy?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the ongoing Greenland clash risks undermining America's place in the world economic order. Would a stock slump cripple the US…
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Ask Todd: What is the five year look back period?
This week, Todd Lutsky explains what the five-year look back period is and why it matters to you when you are setting up your estate plan. Todd also takes…