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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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38:32

Why the dollar's value has declined 10% this year

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/03

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.

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38:32

Why is the labor force shrinking?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/03

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.

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38:33

Car prices are pushing Americans to the limit

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/02

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.

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38:34

What the Senate Republican tax-and-spending bill...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/02

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.

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38:33

Debt is now influencing job seekers decisions

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/01

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.

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38:34

Economic concerns for the second half of the year

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/07/01

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.

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38:32

Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/30

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?

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38:33

How the tax bill gets passed is more important than...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/30

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.

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38:33

Americans still don't have enough emergency savings

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/27

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.

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38:32

Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/27

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.

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38:32

Vibes are becoming a go-to economic indicator

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/26

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.

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38:32

Trump considers naming next Fed chair months ahead of...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/26

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..

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38:32

S&P 500 nears record highs but is something lurking...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/25

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the S&P 500 nearing a new record high but trouble could be brewing under the surface. More Americans tap 401(k)s for emergencies according to Vanguard.Student loan delinquencies hit record as late payments pile up. A shrinking housing market means upheaval for buyers. Tesla’s EU sales slumped in May despite EV market growth. BP shares jump 8% on report it is in early-stage talks to be acquired by Shell.

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37:40

Is wait-and-see the right approach for the Fed?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/25

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Powell remaining steadfast in his wait-and-see approach to cutting rates. Is this time different for the economy? Bond investors remain hopeful despite deficits. Trump sends out a warning to the GOP on megabill. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

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15:38

Ask Todd: Selling a house in an irrevocable medicaid...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/25

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the process and benefits of putting your assets, including your property, into an irrevocable medicaid trust. Todd also explains the process of selling property in a trust.

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38:32

Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/24

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.

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38:34

An unsteady economy hasn’t shaken retail investors’...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/24

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.

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38:32

Are ordinary investors souring on Big Tech?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/23

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?

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38:33

Why is it not surprising that markets aren't dropping...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/23

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.

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38:31

Social Security is running out of funds and time

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/06/20

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.

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