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The Financial Exchange Show

The Financial Exchange Network

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.

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38:31

Credit Card debt sets a new record at $1.21T

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/06

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss credit card debt reaching a new record of $1.21T. Housing to remain the weakest part of the economy. McDonald's sales rebounds but something scary is beneath the numbers. Disney forecasts stronger streaming numbers and parks growth. Uber's rally loses steam even as bookings exceed expectations. Can Kohl's turn its Meme moment into something more?

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37:39

Trump ramps up tariff blitz

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/06

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Trump ramping up his tariff blitz on India, Pharma, and chips. The tariff effect: billions in revenue but no economic earthquake. AMD logs higher profit and sales yet stock drops over 7%. SMC tempers sales outlook as results disappoint. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

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15:34

Ask Todd: What is a nominee realty trust?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/06

This week, Todd explains what a nominee realty trust is and how it benefits those who utilize it. Todd also takes calls from the audience about putting property in trusts.

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38:31

Why does it matter that Trump fired the BLS chief?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/05

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's decision to fire the BLS chief and how Wall Street views the move. Why does it matter that Trump fired the BLS chief? Is LA dooming itself if it enacts a $30 minimun wage? Selling Stocks in a Market Downturn Is a Big Mistake. 5 Strategies to ‘Panic Prudently.’ Is Musk the most important CEO in the world?

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38:32

More companies are showing impacts from tariffs

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/05

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti tariff impacts showing up in earnings reports. Is there a case against a September rate cut? The EU continues to look for a tariff exemption on wines and spirits. Is Trump's tax bill actually helping blue states more than red?

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38:29

Are American consumers finally starting to get thrifty?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/04

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane preview the important earnings reports this week that could potentially answer some crucial questions for the direction of economic sectors. Rebecca Risk, Robert Half, joins the show to chat about worker mobility trends. Millennials are richer but can't stop worrying. Apple's CEO tells employees that AI is 'ours to grab.' Is buy-now pay-later just a new debt tool for a younger generation? Delta is getting blowback for latest pricing strategy.

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38:32

Economic data is pointing to US economy slowing

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/04

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss recent economic data releases are pointing to a slowing US economy. What are the ramifications of Trump firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics? Trump is set to name a new Fed Governor. The stock market got a sobering reality check. Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings dip 4% as conglomerate braces for tariff impact.

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37:44

Is Amazon falling behind rivals in its cloud business?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/01

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the market sell-off and are joined by CNBC's Michael Santoli to run through his takeaways and insight from the busiest week of the year. Plus, why did Amazon's stock take such a big hit following its earnings report? Apple saw its devices sales jump due to consumers wanting to get ahead of potential price increases. And, Paul LaMonica of Barron's discusses recent IPO Figma.

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38:11

More signs of trouble under the hood?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/08/01

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to today's market sell-off, driven by Thursday's late tariff announcement from President Trump on several countries to begin on August 7. And, could courts overturn Trump's tariffs? Plus, the July jobs report disappointed, leading to a tumble in treasury yields. Is the economy starting to see more signs of trouble under the hood?

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37:46

A "prickly" Powell and Fed dissents

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/31

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap an interesting press conference from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at the conclusion of the central bank's meeting, which ultiamtely kept rates steady. Why did two Fed governors dissent and back an interest rate cut? And what does that mean for the rest of Powell's term? Plus, Ford is seeing pain from tariffs. Starbucks eliminates mobile-order only stores to get back to its roots. China's warning to the US and Nviida. And could autonomus trucking lead to massive job

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38:12

AI continues to propel markets and the economy

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/31

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a deep dive into the impressive second quarter earnings from Meta and Microsoft, led by their AI initiatives. Why does AI continue to push markets higher? And is AI also helping boost the economy? Should the Magnificent 7 stocks be revised? Plus, a preview of more tech earnings from Apple and Amazon.

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38:32

What does the Federal Reserve do?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/30

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss what the Federal Reserve actually does, why dissent matters, and how it will determine the rate cut decision. Companies from A-Z are starting to complain that tariffs will cost them millions. Why stimulus checks to pay for tariffs is a bad idea. Joseph Yoon, Edmunds, joins the show to chat about car loans crushing buyers. Buying crypto with your credit card is a terrible idea.

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37:41

GDP gets a tariff surprise

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/30

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti dive into the Q2 GDP data that showed a nice surprise even as Trump's tariffs hit. With a strong GDP does that mean the economy is doing better than expected? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week Todd shares the first step to take if you failed to plan for medicaid till the last minute.

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15:43

Ask Todd: First steps when planning for nursing home...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/30

This week, Todd Lustky explains the first steps when planning for last minute nursing home care. Todd also explains why trusts are often too complicated, the value of putting vehicles in a trust, and why you want more than just a will.

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38:32

Infaltion or Unemployment. Which do Americans fear more?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/29

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.

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38:32

Will a divided Fed start cutting rates soon?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/29

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.

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38:31

Big companies are getting smaller—and their CEOs want...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/28

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.

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38:33

Markets face a moment of truth this week

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/28

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?

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38:31

Can Airbnb redefine travel again?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/25

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?

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38:33

Trump vs Powell gets strange during Fed tour

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/25

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.

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