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The Financial Exchange Show
Infaltion or Unemployment. Which do Americans fear more?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 38:32


Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's fragile trade deals. Inflation vs Unemployment. Which do Americans fear more? Even top earners are falling behind on credit card and car loan payments. Soaring energy costs related to the AI boom are becoming concerning.

The Financial Exchange Show
Will a divided Fed start cutting rates soon?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 38:32


Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the numbers in the latest JOLTS report. A divided Fed eyes future rate cuts but not likely this week. Companies are starting to complain about consumer stress levels. Trump is winning his trade war.

The Financial Exchange Show
Big companies are getting smaller—and their CEOs want everyone to know it

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 38:31


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest bragging point for CEOs is shrinking their companies headcounts. Inflation is outpacing wage growth for nearly half of Americans. Americans view their 401(k) as more than just a nest egg. ‘Quishing' scams dupe millions of Americans as cybercriminals turn the QR code bad.

The Financial Exchange Show
Markets face a moment of truth this week

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 38:33


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong preview a very busy week for economic data. Is the US-EU trade deal the least bad outcome? How long can the US economy defy expectations? The Fed hasn't been this divided in 30 years. Are things really changing for the better at Boeing under the new CEO?

The Financial Exchange Show
Trump vs Powell gets strange during Fed tour

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 38:33


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the S&P500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting new record highs. Trump says he won't fire Powell despite bout of bickering over renovation costs. Intel to layoff 15% of workers and cancel billions in projects in bid for rebound. Wall Street is challenging the low cost investing revolution. Microsoft CEO says job cuts have been weighing on him.

The Financial Exchange Show
Can Airbnb redefine travel again?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 38:31


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss airlines not named Delta or United are having a very difficult year. Airbnb is looking to redefince travel again. McDonald's has lost its way when it comes to value. Can the golden arches recapture value focused customers? What will it take for robotaxis to go global?

The Financial Exchange Show
Tesla braces for 'rough' quarters ahead

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 38:33


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's new trade standard taking shape with 15% tariff deal. Tesla braces for 'rough' quarters as US ends incentives. Google revenue soars on AI boom. Nvidia and AMD CEOs rally behind Trump's AI 'action plan.' 

The Financial Exchange Show
What most Americans get wrong about Social Security

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 38:31


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss home prices hitting a new record in June, dragging down sales. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the show to share the results of a recent back-to-school shopping survey. Trump to tour Federal Reserve, ramping up pressure on Powell. What most Americans get wrong about Social Security. Thousands of workers feel reduced burnout after four day work week trial.

The Financial Exchange Show
Are tariff impacts finally showing up in earnings reports?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 38:32


Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss GM's profit falling as Trump tariffs add $1.1B in costs. Coca-Cola beats estimates but feels slightly meh. Bessent says review of Feds building renovations is needed. BlackRock restricts use of company devices for China travel. Does Europe have a secret weapon to use in negotiations with Trump? Canada's boycott of US liquor hits domestic alcohol sales.

The Financial Exchange Show
Why are stocks up? Does anybody know?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 38:33


Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why stocks are up and why it is such a mystery right now. Corporate America keeps calling consumers 'resilient.' Consumers beg to differ. Banks hate 'buy now, pay later' and may penalize its users. Meme stock frenzy is back. Alphabet earnings optimism outweighs looming anti trust risks. California's $20 minimum wage at fast-food chains has hit employment.

The Financial Exchange Show
Is the US economy regaining its swagger?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 38:32


Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the busy week for earnings that started off with the ever reliable Verizon. Is the US economy regaining its swagger? How the Fed has learned from previous mistakes. Europe prepares for a US trade fight. What does a late career layoff look like in America? Wall Street want to make private markets a little more public.

The Financial Exchange Show
Is the US riskier than emerging markets?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 38:33


Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Bessent making the case to Trump against firing Fed Chair Powell. Is the US riskier than emerging markets? Social Security needs a fix more than ever after the big bill. Could the Big Beautiful Bill prove to be contractionary? After pledging to keep prices low, Amazon hiked them on hundreds of essentials. Will 'smart' restrooms fix America's public bathroom crisis?

The Financial Exchange Show
Consumer sentiment doesn't seem to care about tariffs

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 38:34


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss housing starts gain but still lag from last year. Consumer sentiment rises in July despite Trump's latest tariff threats. Upbeat earnings send S&P and Nasdaq to new highs. Why does Netflix keep dominating the streaming space? Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investments.

The Financial Exchange Show
Where is Walmart raising prices?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 38:33


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss American Express expenses grow amid investments to keep customers spending. Where are Walmart prices are changing — and staying the same — as Trump's tariffs hit? Carmakers face uncertainty as tariffs and earnings collide. GE Aerospace investors are unsure of the potential. 

The Financial Exchange Show
Bank CEOs are pushing back on Trump's plan for the Fed

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 38:34


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed building renovation at the heart of Trump's efforts to oust Powell. Bank CEOs are coming out fighting for Fed independence. US jobless claims fell last week. Retail sales came in strong in June but could be hiding something important. The bond market won't let America be irresponsible forever.

The Financial Exchange Show
Will AI data cause your energy prices to skyrocket?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 38:33


Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss pump prices not being the problem, plug prices are. Tough job market got college grads is worrying for the economy. Why the Fed keeps holding rates steady while waiting to see on tariffs. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Tesla and JPMorgan still short.

The Financial Exchange Show
Why has Florida flipped from sellers to buyers market?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:33


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?

The Financial Exchange Show
Inflation data is still not showing an impact from tariffs

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:35


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Want to know where the economy is headed? Look at these banks.

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 38:35


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Why does Trump vs Powell matter?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Stop trying to predict the unpredictable

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
How Trump's megabill will and won't change your taxes

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 38:34


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?

The Financial Exchange Show
Why the dollar's value has declined 10% this year

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Why is the labor force shrinking?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
What the Senate Republican tax-and-spending bill means for your money. 

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:34


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. 

The Financial Exchange Show
Car prices are pushing Americans to the limit

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:33


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. 

The Financial Exchange Show
Debt is now influencing job seekers decisions

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Economic concerns for the second half of the year

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:34


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 38:32


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?

The Financial Exchange Show
How the tax bill gets passed is more important than the bill itself

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 38:33


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. 

The Financial Exchange Show
Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip strategies.

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Americans still don't have enough emergency savings

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Trump considers naming next Fed chair months ahead of schedule

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:32


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..

The Financial Exchange Show
Vibes are becoming a go-to economic indicator

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will consumers get hit next?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
An unsteady economy hasn't shaken retail investors' optimism about the stock market

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 38:34


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Are ordinary investors souring on Big Tech?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 38:32


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?

The Financial Exchange Show
Why is it not surprising that markets aren't dropping as Middle East conflict continues

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
What are stablecoins and how do they work?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Social Security is running out of funds and time

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 38:31


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Why the Fed isn't cutting rates despite cooling inflation

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 38:32


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
How are tariffs impacting your personal finances

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 38:31


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Are major supply chains under threat again?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 38:34


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Who should we blame for price increases?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 38:33


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?

The Financial Exchange Show
Markets don't like Israel's and Iran's conflict

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Where is the inflation from tariffs?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Is Google killing itself with how it uses AI?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 38:33


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Insider trading in Washington DC is out of control

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 38:35


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.

The Financial Exchange Show
Is the US economy headed toward an uncomfortable summer?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 38:35


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?

The Financial Exchange Show
What does the NCAA settlement mean for college sports?

The Financial Exchange Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 38:32


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.