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

Where is the inflation from tariffs?

June 13, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss where the inflation is from tariffs and why ecnomists are saying to just wait. The South is beating inflation, but not housing. Why is there an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security? You electric bill is rising faster than inflation. Walmart and Amazon are exploring issuing their own stablecoins.
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Markets don't like Israel's and Iran's conflict

June 13, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks retreating as havens rally after Iran strike. US crude oil jumps more than 8% on the heelds of Israeli strikes. Consumer sentiment reading rebounds to much higher level than expected. The case for rate cuts is growing.
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Has the Fed ever really been independent of congress?

June 12, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss a ‘shadow’ Fed chair could be coming. Who it could be and how markets might react? Mark Spindel, author of The Myth of Independence: How Congress Governs the Federal Reserve, joins the show to chat about the Fed's independence. Are bond vigilantes taking a nap? Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to talk about Chime's IPO.
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Can the Fed claim victory over inflation now? Yes, but...

June 12, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the PPI report that showed an increase less than forecasted. Why has inflation come down over the past two years? Luck? Can the Fed claim victory over inflation now? Yes, but they shouldn't. The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months. Trump says again he’ll set unilateral tariffs in two weeks. Supply chains become new battleground in the...
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Who will replace Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve?

June 11, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the idea that Scott Bessent could be next in line to replace Jerome Powell as the head of the Federal Reserve. Entry-level worker confidence is lower than ever. Why younger Americans trust stocks and bonds over homes to build wealth. Is the US ready to go nuclear?
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Ask Todd: How irrevocable trusts protect your assets from nursing homes

June 11, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how an irrevocable trust protects your assets from nursing homes and why it might be the best estate planning path for you.
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Is a trade deal done between the US and China?

June 11, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest CPI report that showed inflation rises less than expected. Is the threat of run away inflation over? US and China officials agree on plan that awaits approval from Xi and Trump. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his insight into estate planning.
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Is Google killing itself with how it uses AI?

June 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul LAne discuss Apple’s AI takes a back seat to design, iPad revamp at WWDC event. Zuckerberg is personally recruiting new ‘Superintelligence’ AI team at Meta. News sites are getting crushed by Google’s new AI tools. The canned-food aisle Is getting squeezed by rising steel tariffs. Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don’t lead to price surges.
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Insider trading in Washington DC is out of control

June 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss U.S. and China try to undo devastating trade curbs. Inflation expectations declined across all horizons, NY Fed says. Lawmakers traded stocks heavily as Trump rolled out ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Moody’s sounds alarm on private funds for individuals. A college degree is no longer a risk-free investment.
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What does the NCAA settlement mean for college sports?

June 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the landmark House vs NCAA settlement approved by a judge, allowing college to pay athletes. How will this impact college sports? Forgotten 401(k) account fees can cost workers thousands in lost retirement savings. Get ready for inflation to matter in markets again. Movie props are hitting the auction blocks.
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Is the US economy headed toward an uncomfortable summer?

June 9, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US and China resuming trade talks with the focus on rare earth materials. Is the US economy headed toward an uncomfortable summer? Republicans and economists are at odds over whether the megabill will spur a growth boom. Will America's unblanaced trade doom the dollar?
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Millennials need to stop complaining about recessions

June 6, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss college grads having an extremely difficult time finding work in this job market. Michael Santoli joins the show to chat about the jobs report, the Fed's possible response, and Trump vs Musk. Millennials need to stop complaining about recessions. Paul LaMonica stops by to talk about Circle's IPO.
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Strong jobs report has some hidden signs of weakness

June 6, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the strong monthly jobs report and the hidden signs of weakness. Trump presses Powell for a full-point interest rate cut despite strong jobs report. Can we trust a jobs report from the Trump administration? Yes. The day that Trump and Musk torched their partnership. You want income in retirement, but soaring bond yields can be risky. What should you do?
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Why are big investors shifting away from US markets?

June 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss big investors shifting away from US markets. Americans are finally saving almost what they're supposed to for retirement. 3 mistakes to avoid when investing for retirement. How airline fees have turned baggage into billions. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the show to share the results from a recent tipping survey.
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Is the labor market showing signs of weakness?

June 5, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recent labor market data releases and if they are showing signs of weakness. Tomorrow's jobs report might put the Fed in an ever trickier position. Economists raise questions about the quality of US inflation data. Procter and Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs. America's summer hot spots wonder if the tourists will show up this year.
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Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore this.

June 4, 2025 • 38 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss global investors have a new reason to pull back from US debt. Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore this big test. House SALT deal will to change, Senate leader says. Many young people are clueless about money. Older folks aren't much better. Americans are finally saving enough for retirement.
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How the US can resolve its trade deficits

June 4, 2025 • 37 mins
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump saying China's Xi is 'extremely hard to make a deal with' and why that matters. How can the US resolve its trade deficits? Automakers race to find a workaround to China's stranglehold on rare-earth magnets. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week Todd explores irrevocable medicaid trusts.
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Ask Todd: How much control does an irrevocable trust take from you?

June 4, 2025 • 16 mins
This week, Todd Lutsky shares his insight into the power of irrevocable medicaid trusts, how much control you give up, how to qualify, and if states can challenge the trust.
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What does it say about the economy when consumers are financing groceries?

June 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss consumers financing groceries and what that says about the economy. Private credit could 'amplify' the next financial crisis. What is Google just broke itself up? Nuclear power giant's stock surges on 20-year deal with Meta. Walmart is supercharging revenue but with fewer workers.
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Economists predict more pain for the US from Trump's tariffs

June 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss economists believe Trump tariffs are hurting the US and global economy. US job openings rose to 7.4M in April. China's new trade negotiator is ready to play hardball. Trump's tax bill heads to the Senate. Bond viglantes are waiting. Americans are 'revenge saving' after years of splurging. Disney is set to lay off hundreds.
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