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37:40

NVIDIA Earnings, Rising Bond Yields & Retail Results

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/20

NVIDIA reports earnings after the bell as investors watch to see if the AI leader can sustain the semiconductor rally with expected $80B+ revenue. Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down the numbers, 10x growth in three years, China sales, and what’s next for chip stocks.They also cover:10-year Treasury yields climbing to 4.62%+ on rising inflation expectationsTarget’s strong sales beat but 7% stock drop on weak online growthLowe’s results and ongoing housing market challengesLive market snapshotPlus,

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38:31

Why the AI Boom Has Investors on Edge

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/19

Markets are wrestling with a difficult mix of strong corporate earnings, rising interest rates, and growing concern that the AI trade may be getting dangerously concentrated.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down why investors are warning about correction risk even as earnings growth remains strong, and why the surge in AI-related stocks continues to raise comparisons to the late-1990s tech bubble. They also discuss the upcoming SpaceX IPO, how a $2 trillion valuation could test investor appetite,

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38:31

Why Housing Still Can’t Catch a Break

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/19

The housing market remains stuck as high mortgage rates, weak affordability, and cautious consumers continue weighing on home sales, renovations, and new construction.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down Home Depot’s latest earnings and what they reveal about the state of housing, from delayed renovation projects to the growing pressure on builders as interest rates move back toward 7%. They also discuss why everyday life still feels so expensive, how childcare, healthcare, education, and housing

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38:29

Why the Fed’s Next Move Could Shock Markets

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/18

The Federal Reserve is entering a new era with inflation still sticky, interest rates elevated, and political pressure coming from every direction.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the difficult economy Kevin Warsh is inheriting as Fed Chair and why investors may not know whether to expect the inflation hawk of the past or the rate-cut advocate he has sounded like more recently.Also covered:Why the Fed may be pulled between political pressure for lower rates and policymakers worried about

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38:31

Why the Entire Economy Depends on AI Right Now

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2026/05/18

AI spending is no longer just driving markets — it may be carrying much of the economy itself.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why NVIDIA earnings have become one of the most important events for investors, how semiconductor stocks continue dominating markets, and whether the AI boom is creating dangerous concentration in both GDP growth and equity performance.Also covered:Why some analysts estimate AI-related investment is driving a massive share of recent economic growthThe debate over

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38:18

Why Wall Street Is Starting to Price In More Rate Hikes

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2026/05/15

Investors spent years expecting lower interest rates. Now markets are beginning to prepare for the opposite.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why bond markets are suddenly pricing in the possibility of future Federal Reserve rate hikes as inflation pressures, higher energy costs, and massive AI spending continue reshaping the economic outlook.Also covered:Why Treasury yields are rising sharply again and what it means for marketsThe growing concern that inflation could remain elevated longer

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38:31

Why $8 Gas Prices No Longer Sound Impossible

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2026/05/15

The world may be moving toward an energy shock far larger than most investors are prepared for.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are draining global oil reserves and creating a scenario where parts of the U.S. could see gas prices climb toward $6 to $8 per gallon by late summer.Also covered:Why global oil inventories may reach critical levels within monthsThe growing risk of fuel shortages in places like CaliforniaHow India is already cutting

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38:11

Why the AI Boom Is Starting to Look Like 1999 Again

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2026/05/14

The AI trade keeps getting bigger, faster, and more expensive — and some investors are starting to see uncomfortable similarities to the dot-com era.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the explosive debut of Cerebras Systems and why surging semiconductor stocks are reigniting concerns that today’s AI spending frenzy may be creating the next major market bubble.Also covered:Why semiconductor stocks keep behaving like classic boom-bust cyclesThe key warning signs that today’s AI rally may be

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38:35

Why Bad News Isn’t Stopping Stocks From Climbing

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2026/05/14

Consumers are feeling pressure from inflation, higher costs, and rising financial stress — but the stock market continues pushing to new highs.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the growing disconnect between the economy and the market as AI spending and corporate earnings continue to drive gains despite mounting concerns around inflation and global energy risks.Also covered:Why AI spending has become the real engine behind the market rallyThe latest developments from the Trump-Xi summit and

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38:30

Why the Oil Crisis Could Get Much Worse by Fall

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2026/05/13

The global oil system is running out of room, and the consequences could start accelerating later this year.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down the rapidly shrinking margin for error in global energy markets as continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drain inventories and push oil prices above $100 per barrel again.Also covered:Why U.S. oil inventories are falling at one of the fastest rates on recordThe growing risk of supply shortages by late summer or early fallWhy gas tax holidays

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38:33

Wall Street Is Starting to Fear Permanent Inflation

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2026/05/13

Markets are beginning to price in a world where inflation stays higher for much longer than investors expected.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down the latest inflation data as producer prices surge to their highest levels in years and global bond markets signal growing concern about structurally higher inflation and interest rates.Also covered:Why investors are becoming more worried about long-term inflationHow rising gas prices are erasing wage gains for consumersThe growing fear of a return

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38:31

Why the Fed May Be Losing Control of Inflation

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2026/05/12

Inflation is accelerating again, and investors are starting to question whether the Federal Reserve still has a path to contain it.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the hotter-than-expected April inflation report as rising energy, food, and housing costs push inflation further away from the Fed’s target and reignite fears of a prolonged inflation cycle.Also covered:Why markets suddenly believe rate cuts are off the tableThe growing fear that inflation expectations are becoming embedded

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38:33

Why Inflation Is Starting to Spiral Again

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2026/05/12

Inflation is heating up again, and the Federal Reserve may be running out of easy answers.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the hotter-than-expected April CPI report as rising gas prices, higher shelter costs, and persistent inflation pressures push the economy closer to another potential inflation crisis.Also covered:Why the latest inflation report has economists increasingly worriedHow rising oil prices are feeding into food, housing, and consumer costsThe growing fear that inflation

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38:05

Why the Job Market Feels Broken Right Now

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/11

The economy keeps adding jobs, but for many Americans the labor market still feels unusually difficult and uncertain.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the strange disconnect between stable employment data, slowing turnover, rising mortgage rates, and growing anxiety around AI and white-collar work.Also covered:Why the labor market may be far more stable than headlines suggestThe industries quietly driving job growth right nowWhy healthcare jobs continue to outperform other sectorsThe growing

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38:32

Why $6 Gas May Only Be the Beginning

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/11

Gas prices are climbing again and the global energy situation continues to deteriorate.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are creating mounting pressure on oil supply, fertilizer markets, air travel, and fuel prices across the global economy.Also covered:Why analysts believe the world is racing toward a major energy shortageHow India’s fertilizer warning could signal bigger global supply problems aheadWhy oil inventories may reach critical

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38:32

Why the Economy Still Isn’t Slowing Down

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/08

The labor market remains surprisingly stable even as higher gas prices, inflation pressure, and global tensions continue to build.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest jobs report and why hiring activity continues to hold up despite persistent concerns about economic slowing and rising costs across the economy.Also covered:Why the labor market may have stabilized after months of weakeningThe industries quietly showing signs of renewed growthHow AI spending has become the primary

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38:32

Why the Labor Market Still Isn’t Breaking

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/08

The latest jobs report came in stronger than expected, challenging growing fears that the economy is starting to crack.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why hiring remains surprisingly resilient despite slowing growth, rising inflation pressure, and continued concern around AI-driven job disruption.Also covered:Why the unemployment rate rose even with solid job creationThe hidden demographic shift reshaping the labor marketWhy transportation and freight activity are suddenly surgingHow

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38:29

Why the AI Job Apocalypse Still Isn’t Happening

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/05/07

Despite nonstop warnings about AI replacing workers, the labor market is telling a very different story.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why tech layoffs may have more to do with pandemic overhiring than artificial intelligence, as new data shows parts of the job market beginning to stabilize again.Also covered:Why software developer job openings are rising againThe biggest bottleneck preventing AI from replacing workers right nowHow companies are using “AI efficiency” to justify layoffsWhy

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38:32

Why $100 Oil May Be the New Normal

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2026/05/07

The oil market may have changed for years to come.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why energy analysts increasingly believe the world is entering a prolonged period of structurally higher oil prices as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to tighten global supply.Also covered:Why the world may never return to $60 oilHow damaged Middle East infrastructure could impact supply for yearsThe growing risk of jet fuel shortages and higher airfare pricesWhy strategic oil reserves are being

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37:39

Why Higher Gas Prices Are Starting to Change Behavior

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2026/05/06

Rising gas prices are beginning to reshape how Americans work, travel, and spend money.Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz as conflicting reports around a potential U.S.–Iran agreement send oil prices swinging wildly and keep energy markets on edge.Also covered:Why gas prices are surging despite hopes for a diplomatic breakthroughHow higher fuel costs are impacting commuters and remote work trendsWhat AMD’s earnings reveal about the next phase of the

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