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Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the CPI report that came in slightly higher than expected. Why is inflation data still not showing an impact from tariffs? Big banks report earnings with mixed results. How did JPMorgan escape the bad news but Wells Fargo didn't? Nvidia can sell AI chips to China again after CEO meets with Trump. America's biggest rare-earth producer makes a play to end China's dominance.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggesting Powell should leave Fed board in May. Starbucks tells white-collar workers to come to the office more. Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate, joins the show to chat about a recent homebuyers/homesellers survey. Why have US stocks and bonds had 'healthy' returns this year despite Trump's tariff threats? Is the job market really that bad for Gen Z?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the major economic data points coming this week, including bank earnings, CPI, and retail sales. What do we want to hear from the major banks? Trump threatens 30% tariff on EU and Mexico. Tariffs on copper are sending manufacturers scrambling. How to know when you should start to pull cash from retirement savings.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing feud between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell and why this situation matters to everyone. Plunging dollar leaves American travelers with less buying power this summer. Are parents ready to keep the bank of Mom and Dad open? Why Costco is becoming Americas go to store.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain how Trump's megabill will and won't change your taxes. How does the megabill impact the deficit? Trump faces crucial week for reaching trade deals. The job market is humming? Is this as good as it gets?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump sets August 1st as the tariff start date. Want to know where the economy is heading? Don't trust those who have the answers. Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might. Late-career job losses are blurring what retirement looks like. Homeowners who gambled on lower rates are paying the price. Elon Musk is running out of road in China.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss markets getting an unexpected boost from the monthly jobs report. Why the dollars value has declined by 10% this year. CEOs start saying the quiet part out loud: AI will wipe out jobs. What is in your 401(k)? Why you really should know. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Robinhood.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the monthy jobs report that came in much better than expected and send markets higher to start the day. Why is the labor force shrinking? Markets are breathing a sigh of relief. Trump megabill back in the hands of the House. Trump's Vietnam deal shows China tariffs won't fall much further. Tesla's global vehicle deliveries plunged in the second quarter.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss traders rotating big-to-small to start the second half of the year. What the Senate Republican tax-and-spending bill means for your money. Powell confirms his position on tariffs delaying rate cuts.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti preview tomorrow's jobs report. Joseph Yoon, Edmunds Consumer Analyst, joins the show to discuss the car market pushing Americans to the limit. Hertz customers outraged over AI-powered scanner that detects small marks, charges hundreds — including $440 for one-inch scuff. Trump announces Vietnam trade deal, 20% tariff on its imports to U.S. Trump said trade deals would come easy. Japan is proving him wrong. Lululemon sues Costco over alleged knockoff activewear.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how debt is influencing how job seekers are searching for new positions. Corey Adams, Robert Half, joins the show to chat about the hiring slowdown. Do earnings need to justify how expensive stocks are? The dollar is off the its worst start since 1973. Amazon is nearly at the point of having more robots than employees.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how markets kept calm through all the noise in the first half of the year. What are some of the concerns for the second half of the year. How is Trump's megabill helping the wealthy and hurting the everday American? US job openings unexpectedly rise in May, hiring falls. Powell confirms that the Fed would have cut by now were it not for tariffs. Homes are taking longer to sell in once hot markets.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss a shrinking housing could mean upheavel for buyers. Are summer jobs for teens fading away? Why are those in the 10% of earners still not feeling rich? Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids? Is Gen Z actually proving to be good at saving for retirement already?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Republicans fight it out on Trump's tax megabill. Economists still don't like Trump's tax bill. How the tax bill gets passed is more important than the bill itself. Canada drops digital tax that infuriated Trump to restart trade talks. Fed versus Trump on tariffs impact will soon be put to the test.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss May PCE inflation data coming in higher than expected. The US and China reach a trade deal but questions still remain. Is Nike starting to correct course? Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip strategies.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed driven bond rally stalling. Greg McBride, Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst, joins the show to chat about American recognizing but unable to act upon poor emergency savings. Student loan borrowers face ‘default cliff' as late payments climb, report finds. Ted Cruz has a solution to fix the Fed. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, stops by to talk about Constellation Brands.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why presidents shouldn't interfere with the Fed and push for lower rates. How vibes became a nearly undefeated economic indicator. BlackRock deepens push into private investments for the masses. SPACs are back. What could go wrong this time? Fears over US debt load and inflation ignite exodus from long-term bonds.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent revision to GDP data coming in lower as consumer spending wanes. Jobless claims coming in lower than expected but unemployment rolls swell. Trump considers naming next Fed Chair early in bid to undermine Powell. College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows. China is still choking exports of rare earths despite pact with U.S..
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump putting Jerome Powell in a lose-lose scenario. Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will consumers get hit next? Annemarie Conte, Writer - Wirecutter, joins the show to chat about where companies are rising prices due to tariffs and why frontrunning prices has been a bad idea. Compass sues to stop Zillow ban. Gen Z has many reasons why they are financially illiterate.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the latest truce agreement between Israel and Iran after Trump lashes out at both sides. Powell remains steadfast in fight against ongoing inflation. US oil frackers make the correct call. An unsteady economy hasn't shaken retail investors' optimism about the stock market. Home sales rose in May but remain sluggish.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane explain why it isn't too surprising that markets are not dropping and infact are rising after a weekend of conflict in the Middle East. Oil markets are worried about a potential closure of the Straight of Hormuz. Fed Governor calls for rate cut as soon as July. Don't be fooled by treasury yields. Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' gets slimmed down in the Senate. Buy Now, Pay Later will starting impacting your credit score.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane wonder if ordinary investors are starting to sour on Big Tech. Mark Zuckerberg leads AI recruitment blitz armed with $100M pay packages. 401(k)s weren't built for the Gen Z economy. How high costs are ending America's love affair with cars. Will stablecoins dramatically impact the credit card business?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US preparing action to target allies chip plants in China. Social Security's finances erode further, risking benefits cuts. Auto tariffs could raise the price of vehicles up by nealy $2,000 per. Waymo wants to bring its Robotaxis to New York City. Rice prices skyrocket in May. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Capital One and the rising fees on credit cards.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed seeing higher inflation and slower growth ahead. While the Fed holds rates steady, Credit Card ARPs are still rising, why? What are stablecoins and why is congress pushing the Genius Act? US tariff spike hits China's small parcels. Masa Son pitches $1T US AI hub to TSMC and Trump.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss May retail sales dropping more than expected. Trump plays down Iran-Israel truce as he leaves G-7 early. Why the Fed isn't cutting rates despite cool inflation. What does the Federal Reserve actually do? Senate trims SALT, cuts more Medicaid in proposed changes to Trump megabill.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss young college graduates are facing an employment crisis. Mark Hamrick, Bankate, joins the show to share the results from a recent personal finance survey that looked at how tariffs are impacting them. How to draw down your retirement savings when the markets are gyrating. Credit scores for millions of student loan borrowers cratered. How the $1,000 'Trump accounts' would compare to other savings plans.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the confusion surround price increases and where the blame really lies. Joanna Stavins, Economist and Policy Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, joins the show to chat about credit card delinquencies. New real estate math: half a million more sellers than buyers. A family of four needs how much money to live comfortably?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and how the energy sector is under focus. Are supply chains in danger of cracking again? The Fed on hold leaves Wall Street asking what it will take to cut interest rates. Red vs Blue is dividing stock portfolios like never before. Nations head to the G-7 hoping to reach trade deals with Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the stock market continues to hold up in the face of uncertain trade policy. Why Nvidia can't just quit China. Why retirees need to tune out the noise when filing for Social Security. Child tax credit debate could get' really interesting' as the Senate weighs Trump's mega-bill. Its summer vacation time. Tourists are saying NO to America. Can Gen Z save chain restaurants?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recently released ISM data that dipped further for the month. Is there a major problem on the horizon in the labor market? China hits back against Trump claims that it broke trade truce. US dependence on China for rare earth magnets is causing shortages. Bessent says US will never default as Congress faces endgame. The Federal Reserve's demanding next months.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss economists cautiously cheering the court ruling striking down tariffs but then an appeals court says not so fast. Trade talks between the US and China stall again. US core PCE inflation softens to 2.5% in April as forecast. Are wealthy Americans in for a shock in the GOP tax bill?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong want people to stop making up words to replace already commonly used ones. Are side hustles taking up too much time for workers? Lower income Americans are having a difficult time in the current economic conditions. Zuckerberg is trying everything he can to make Meta a thing. Non-alcoholic beer projected to overtake ale as the second-largest beer category worldwide this year.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss jobless claims jump to 5-week high — but not because layoffs in the U.S. are rising. Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration. How can retirees get over the guilt from spending their money? Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Nvidia's strong earnings and how other chip makers are holding up. Are too many retirees focusing on the wrong thing?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss a trade court shutting down Trump's tariffs. Trump still has some tariff cards to play. Who really benefits from the United and JetBlue partnership? Nvidia's business is booming despite being shut out of China. Is the fragile trade truce between China and the US about to get worse? The Fed forecasts stagflation.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the decision by President Trump to delay the deadline for tariffs on the EU. Why is negotiating with the EU so difficult? How a growing US deficit could impact American households. Earnings season is coming to a close after surprisingly good results. Tesla is getting its butt kicked in Europe.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the upcoming Fed rate decision that is likely to remain the same. Consumer confidence for May was much stronger than expected on optimism for trade deals. The silver tsunami is keeping the economy afloat. What to do if you feel like you have too much money in one stock. How will the student-loan crisis show up in the economy? Are you ready to have your doctor consult with AI?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump threatening Apple with tariffs if the company fails to bring production back to the US. Is the stock market ready to ignore Trump's policy swings? Are investors shying sway from the bond market because of Trump? Tesla has a big CyberTruck problem on its hands. How does the GOP tax bill impact your deductions? Is sports betting getting out of control in the US?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the markets reaction to the latest threat of tariffs from Trump. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank Regional President, shares his insight into how the summer travel season is setting up for New England. Gas and electric bills in Massachusetts just keep going up. The Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency officials, but moves to protec the Fed. The penny is almost no longer. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about IBM's resurgence as an AI trade.