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38:30

AI’s Data Center Boom Runs Into a Higher-Rate Reality

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/28

Treasury yields are spiking again, and the pressure is starting to reach beyond mortgages and stocks into the massive borrowing needs behind the AI buildout.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the 10-year Treasury yield is climbing, why sharp moves in the bond market can expose problems for overleveraged investors, and how higher borrowing costs could challenge AI hyperscalers as their spending commitments begin to exceed operating cash flow. They also break down NVIDIA’s new AI safety

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38:30

Why the Bond Market Is Driving Everything Right Now

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/28

Stocks are selling off, oil prices are rising, and Treasury yields are climbing again as investors brace for a busy week of jobs and inflation data.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why the 10-year Treasury has become the most important price point in markets, what rising real rates may be signaling about inflation, AI investment, and the Middle East, and why stocks have held up better than expected despite the bond market pressure. They also break down why yield curve inversion fears may be

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38:29

Could Mortgage Rates Really Hit 9%?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/25

Mortgage rates are moving higher fast as the bond market selloff continues, raising new pressure on buyers, sellers, and the broader housing market.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the 10-year Treasury is still climbing, why mortgage rates are approaching 7.5%, and how a move toward 9% mortgages could happen if Treasury yields and lending spreads keep rising. They also break down whether higher rates are really aimed at consumers, why Oracle’s AI data center deal is raising new concerns,

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38:29

Bond Market Selloff Sends Mortgage Rates Toward 7.5%

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/25

The bond market is getting more volatile as the 10-year Treasury climbs above 5.2%, pushing mortgage rates higher and raising questions about whether the move is becoming disorderly.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why bond yields are rising, why the move does not necessarily signal a loss of trust in the U.S. government, and how stronger economic data, sticky inflation, and expectations for Fed hikes are driving the selloff. They also break down the link between oil, diesel prices, and bond

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38:30

Mortgage Lock-In Keeps Housing Market Stuck

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/24

Rising Treasury yields are pushing borrowing costs higher again, and the gap between today’s mortgage rates and existing homeowners’ rates is keeping more houses off the market.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why markets are drifting lower, why diesel prices remain under pressure, and why a proposed diesel export ban is drawing pushback from business groups. They also break down how low fixed-rate mortgages are limiting housing supply, why homeownership still carries major financial

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38:28

Bond Yields Hit 2007 Levels as Mortgage Pressure Builds

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/24

The bond market is back in focus as the 10-year Treasury climbs to levels not seen since before the financial crisis, raising new questions about mortgages, inflation, and the cost of borrowing.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why long-term Treasury yields are moving higher, why the low-rate environment of the 2010s may not be coming back soon, and how stronger nominal growth, higher inflation, AI investment, and federal deficits are shaping the bond market. They also break down what rising

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38:29

Bond Yields Jump as AI Keeps Driving the Market

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/23

The 10-year Treasury is back above 5%, raising pressure on mortgages, borrowing costs, and parts of the market already feeling the effects of higher energy prices.Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why the bond market is selling off, what rising yields may be signaling about nominal growth, inflation, and AI spending, and why markets are still being driven by a narrow group of AI-related stocks. They also break down whether the U.S. and China can realistically cooperate on AI security, why a

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38:30

AI Stocks, Diesel Prices, and the Limits of Market...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/23

AI continues to drive much of the market’s strength, but rising energy costs and higher interest rates are creating pressure across the rest of the economy.Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss whether AI stocks can keep carrying the market, why concerns about market concentration may be overstated, and how new AI agents like Meta’s Muse could affect companies built around sticky subscriptions. They also break down the debate over a possible diesel export ban, why it could lower prices briefly but

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38:29

Meta’s AI Rally and the Big Questions Facing OpenAI

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2026/09/22

AI stocks are bouncing back, but the industry is still facing major questions about consumer adoption, liability, and whether the data center boom can keep powering the market.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Meta’s new AI agent, why the Magnificent Seven are roaring back, and whether companies like Meta and Google can turn consumer AI into a real business. They also break down how the stock market boom is encouraging more Americans to retire early, Corey Adams of Robert Half joins to discuss

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38:29

AI Rally Masks Pressure Across the Rest of the Market

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2026/09/22

Stocks are holding up as AI keeps driving market momentum, but higher diesel prices and elevated interest rates are creating pressure across much of the rest of the economy.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the latest rally is still being led by tech and AI-related names, why a scary-sounding market signal from 1999 may not matter much, and how AI investment has become the dominant force behind both stock market gains and economic growth. They also break down the ripple effects of record-high

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38:28

AI Risk, Bond Signals, and the Housing Reality Check

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/21

Markets are holding near record highs, but investors are still trying to understand what bond yields, AI concentration, and higher borrowing costs are really signaling.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why stocks have been stuck in a choppy range, what cross-market signals from bonds, the dollar, and gold may say about confidence in the U.S. economy, and why apartment landlords may be able to manage a wave of refinancing pressure. They also break down why car prices are getting harder to

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38:29

Diesel Hits $6.50 as Global Supply Pressures Build

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2026/09/21

A quiet week for economic data is being overshadowed by rising diesel prices, new refinery strikes in Russia, and uncertainty over how long global fuel pressure can last.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why diesel has climbed above $6.50 for the first time, how attacks on Russian refineries and Middle East disruptions are tightening global supply, and why high diesel prices hit the economy differently than high gasoline prices. They also break down the impact on home heating oil, food costs,

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38:29

Can Stocks Handle More Fed Rate Hikes?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/18

Markets are testing whether stocks can keep climbing through another rate hike cycle, especially with AI spending still driving much of the economy’s momentum.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why Wall Street may be able to handle a few more Fed hikes, how AI investment has become the main engine behind the market, and why higher rates may affect housing, small businesses, and consumers very differently than the tech companies leading the rally. They also break down why many Americans lack

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38:29

Diesel Prices Are Making Almost Everything More...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/18

Diesel has climbed to $6.45 a gallon, and the ripple effects are starting to show up across shipping, food, construction, holiday retail, and home heating costs.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why diesel inflation is different from higher gasoline prices, how rising fuel costs are feeding into interest rates and mortgage rates, and why AI data center spending may be harder to slow than the rest of the economy. They also break down the debate over a possible diesel export ban, why that could

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38:30

Fed Hike Calms Markets as Inflation Questions Remain

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/17

Stocks and bonds are rallying after the Fed’s first rate hike in three years, but higher fuel prices and stubborn inflation risks are still complicating the path ahead.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why markets are reacting more positively after Kevin Warsh’s latest Fed meeting, why short-term rate hikes do not directly control mortgage rates, and how flows and positioning can drive market moves more than simple headlines. They also break down why diesel prices remain a major economic

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38:29

Fed Rate Hike Leaves Markets Asking What Comes Next

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/17

The Fed has raised rates for the first time in three years, but investors may still be underestimating how much more tightening could be ahead.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Kevin Warsh’s post-meeting performance, why the Fed’s dot plot and the rates market are sending different messages, and whether stronger labor data could force additional hikes. They also break down why a Fed rate hike could actually help bring mortgage rates lower, how diesel prices are still pressuring the economy, and

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38:30

Fed Hike Odds Rise as Diesel Prices Keep Climbing

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/16

Markets are waiting on the Fed’s 2:00 PM decision, but fuel prices are still moving in the wrong direction as diesel climbs to $6.31 nationally.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss why markets are pricing in a 25-basis-point rate hike, what Kevin Warsh needs to signal, and why diesel prices could jump even further in the Midwest and Rockies. They also break down whether the world economy is becoming more wary of the U.S., how rising energy costs are complicating business pricing decisions, why some

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37:34

Fed Decision Could Define the Next Era for Bonds

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/16

The Fed is set to announce its latest rate decision, but the bigger question may be whether the bond market has entered a new regime.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss why today’s Fed meeting matters, what Kevin Warsh needs to prove in his press conference, and how the 10-year Treasury crossing 5% has raised bigger questions about real rates, deficits, and the cost of servicing U.S. debt. They also break down why higher real interest rates could create long-term fiscal pressure, whether a

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38:30

Why 5% Treasury Yields Are Rattling Investors

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/15

Markets are selling off as Treasury yields climb, AI concerns grow louder, and Washington’s debt debate adds another layer of uncertainty ahead of the Fed decision.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why rising Treasury yields are driving markets, how higher rates affect mortgages, bonds, deficits, and stock valuations, and why AI investment and fiscal concerns may both be contributing to the move. They also break down growing AI safety concerns, whether the AI trade could be vulnerable to a

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38:31

Treasury Yields Reach Their Highest Level in Nearly...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/09/15

The 10-year Treasury yield is back around 5%, mortgage rates are above 7%, and tomorrow’s Fed decision could determine whether bond investors believe Kevin Warsh is serious about inflation.Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why rising yields are putting pressure on borrowers, bond investors, and the federal government. They break down why higher rates have hurt existing bondholders, why deficits may be adding to market stress, and why Marc says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s “grow our way

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