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38:32

Federal Reserve Draws a Line on Inflation as Oil...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/18

The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding, and early signs of renewed tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz are easing some of the worst-case fears around oil supply and gas prices.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down what the agreement could mean for oil flows, why faster production restarts in the Gulf could dramatically reduce summer energy risks, and why the next 60 days still matter. They also discuss Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chair, why his shorter

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38:29

SpaceX’s AI Bet Shows Where Musk Wants to Go Next

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/17

SpaceX is already one of the biggest stories on Wall Street, but its move to acquire Cursor shows Elon Musk may be trying to turn the company into far more than a space and satellite business.Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down SpaceX’s push deeper into AI, why the company’s massive valuation gives Musk room to make major all-stock deals, and whether a future combination with Tesla could eventually make strategic sense. They also discuss Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting, why gas prices may keep

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37:37

Warsh’s First Fed Test Comes With Inflation Still Hot

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/17

Kevin Warsh is facing his first major test as Fed chair, with investors watching for any change in how the Fed communicates, how it views inflation, and whether it is willing to stay patient with interest rates.Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane preview Warsh’s first Fed decision and press conference, including whether he may scale back the Fed’s public messaging and what markets should expect from the latest economic projections. They also discuss why the oil market may still face a narrow window of risk

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38:27

Anthropic’s AI Restrictions Raise the Stakes for Big...

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2026/06/16

Anthropic’s most advanced AI models are raising new questions about national security, corporate adoption, and whether businesses can safely build around tools that may be restricted or pulled back by the government.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why the U.S. government moved to limit access to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos models, what those restrictions could mean for companies trying to use AI, and why the future of AI may depend on whether firms trust centralized data centers or move

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38:31

SpaceX Mania Meets the New Energy Reality

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2026/06/16

Oil prices are falling on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal, but the global energy market may already be changing as countries rethink how much they can rely on the Strait of Hormuz and other vulnerable supply chains.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down how the Iran conflict could permanently reshape global energy strategy, why oil prices may be pricing in too much optimism, and how China could benefit from the push toward energy diversification. They also discuss SpaceX’s explosive first days of

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36:44

Anthropic’s AI Block Raises New Questions for Big Tech

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2026/06/15

Markets are rallying on hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, but the bigger question is whether the proposed U.S.-Iran agreement will restore oil flows quickly enough to prevent another late-summer energy shock.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest market reaction to the preliminary Iran agreement, why shipping traffic through Hormuz still matters more than political headlines, and what lower oil prices could mean for inflation. They also discuss the U.S. government’s move to

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38:25

Iran Deal Hopes Ease Oil Pressure as Warsh Faces the Fed

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2026/06/15

Markets are rallying as the U.S. and Iran move closer to an interim agreement, but the biggest question is whether the Strait of Hormuz will actually reopen fast enough to relieve pressure on global oil supplies.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down what is known about the proposed Iran deal, why energy markets still face a tight timeline, and how continued inventory drawdowns could keep pressure on gas prices later this summer. They also discuss Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting as chair, why the

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38:27

SpaceX Starts Trading as the AI Price War Heats Up

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2026/06/12

SpaceX has officially started trading after the largest IPO in history, giving investors their first real look at how much demand there is for Elon Musk’s newly public space and technology empire.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the first trades in SpaceX, why IPOs often bring major volatility, and how retail investors were able to access shares through select platforms and pre-IPO funds. They also discuss renewed uncertainty around a potential U.S.-Iran deal, the growing price war between

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38:30

SpaceX Makes History as Oil Warnings Grow Louder

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2026/06/12

SpaceX is making its long-awaited public debut in the largest IPO ever, with investors watching to see how the market absorbs a massive new stock offering and whether the excitement around Elon Musk’s space company can hold up once trading begins.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the SpaceX IPO, why the stock is expected to open well above its offering price, and what the surge in related space stocks says about investor enthusiasm. They also discuss the latest signs of progress and

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38:28

SpaceX IPO Fever Takes Over Wall Street

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2026/06/11

The largest IPO in history is set to hit the market, and SpaceX is bringing an unusual mix of massive investor demand, limited public float, Elon Musk control, and sky-high expectations.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down what makes the SpaceX IPO so unique, why oversubscription does not guarantee smooth trading, and why major IPOs often come with huge first-year drawdowns even when they ultimately perform well. They also discuss Meta’s struggle to build a subscription business beyond

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38:31

Gas Prices, Fed Credibility and the AI Cost Problem

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2026/06/11

Oil executives are warning that gas prices could get worse this summer, even as prices at the pump have eased in recent weeks and investors continue to question why crude markets are not reflecting the pressure building in U.S. inventories.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why the U.S. oil system may be approaching a critical inventory window, what continued export demand could mean for gas prices later this summer, and why China’s reduced oil imports may be one of the biggest unknowns in

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38:27

Oil Inventories, Market Volatility and the Inflation...

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2026/06/10

Markets are getting increasingly unstable as investors react to hotter inflation, violent sector rotation, and new concerns about how long the U.S. oil system can keep drawing down commercial inventories.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down why the latest CPI report is keeping pressure on the Fed, how crude oil inventories actually work, and why the U.S. may be closer to minimum operating levels than the headline numbers suggest. They also discuss what continued oil drawdowns could mean for

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37:35

Inflation Hits a Three Year High as Fed Pressure Builds

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2026/06/10

Inflation is back above 4% for the first time in three years, raising new questions about whether the Federal Reserve can even consider rate cuts with prices moving higher again.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down the latest CPI report, why headline inflation is being driven by food and energy, and why core inflation remains a major concern for the Fed. They also discuss Kevin Warsh’s first major credibility test as Fed chair, renewed volatility in semiconductor stocks after a massive AI-driven

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38:28

AI Earnings, Labor Risks and the Cost of the Boom

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/09

The AI boom is still driving investor enthusiasm, but the question is whether today’s earnings growth can justify historically high valuations and whether the companies spending billions on AI infrastructure will be the ones that ultimately benefit.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down why earnings have helped support the market, why valuations remain stretched by historical standards, and how AI-related fundraising and data center spending could ripple through bonds, labor markets, and

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38:30

OpenAI and SpaceX Test Wall Street’s Appetite for...

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2026/06/09

The AI investment boom is entering a major new phase as OpenAI files to go public, SpaceX prepares for one of the largest IPOs in market history, and investors question where hundreds of billions of dollars in new capital will come from.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the wave of AI-related fundraising, why SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Alphabet are all testing investor demand at the same time, and how that money could affect other parts of the market. They also discuss the latest

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38:27

SpaceX IPO Hype Faces a Reality Check

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2026/06/08

SpaceX is heading toward one of the most anticipated IPOs in market history, but the challenge is whether a company already valued in the trillions can still deliver the kind of explosive returns investors expect from an Elon Musk-led business.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the hype surrounding SpaceX, from Starlink and space-based data centers to the massive expectations already built into the stock before it begins trading. They also discuss why IPO investors should be prepared for

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38:30

Oil Risks, Fed Pressure and the Market’s AI Hangover

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2026/06/08

Markets are trying to recover from Friday’s tech sell-off, but investors are still facing a difficult mix of sticky inflation, stronger job growth, renewed Middle East tensions, and questions about how far the AI trade can run.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why this week’s inflation report could matter more than usual, how the latest Israel-Iran flare-up is keeping pressure on oil supplies, and why depleted U.S. crude inventories may become a bigger problem later this summer. They also

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38:29

SpaceX IPO Hype Meets a Hot Jobs Report

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/05

The strong May jobs report is pushing Treasury yields higher and adding pressure on the Federal Reserve, while weakness in major tech names is dragging the broader market lower despite more stocks rising than falling.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the market reaction to the latest jobs data, what higher yields could mean for the Fed’s next move, and why the S&P 500 is becoming harder to read as a handful of mega-cap stocks dominate index performance. They also discuss S&P’s

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38:32

Strong Jobs Report Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/05

The labor market is showing new strength after months of concern, with the latest jobs report delivering stronger hiring, positive revisions, and another sign that the economy may be picking up momentum.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why the May jobs report earned high marks, how job growth has improved over the last three months, and why the data makes a summer Fed rate cut increasingly unlikely. They also discuss what stronger hiring and sticky inflation could mean for interest rates,

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38:27

Why America’s Other Economy Is Starting to Struggle

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/06/04

AI is still driving the stock market, but outside the artificial intelligence boom, parts of the economy are telling a much weaker story.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why retailers, restaurants, food companies, and other consumer-facing businesses are struggling while AI-related stocks continue to dominate market performance. They also discuss Blackstone’s private credit redemption limits, why stocks now make up a record share of American household wealth, the renewed warning over

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