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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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38:33

Will the $100,000 visa help American workers?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/22

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's $100,000 visa targets a $280B India success story. Will the $100,000 visa help American workers? American colleges are going all out to hold to international students. Why it might be time to repeal the Fed's dual mandate.

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38:30

Which states are getting hit hardest by unemployment?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/19

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss which areas of the country are being hit the hardest by unemployment. Grocery prices have jumped up. Is it actually the grocery stores to blame? Eversource gas customers face 13 percent rate increase this winter. Reasons why getting rid of quarterly reports helps markets and companies. Paul LaMonica ( Barron's) joins the show chat about the recent IPOs including StubHub.

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38:32

If the Fed loses its independence, what happens to...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/19

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed losing its independence and what that means for inflation. Why the Fed's recent rate cut might be the only one of 2025 despite predictions. Why the Fed can't ease the government's debt problem. Trade relations with China as Xi and Trump talk TikTok and rare earth materials. Nvidia is walking a tightrope between the US and China.

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38:30

How long until Nvidia buys Intel outright?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/18

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recent $5B investment by Nvidia into Intel. Chuck wonders how long till Nvidia just buys up Intel altogether. Huawei unveils AI chip roadmap to challenge Nvidia's lead. Congress has no good excuse to keep trading stocks. Start practicing retirement now. It'll make the switch that much easier. Home Insurance as you know it is doomed. You're not ready.

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38:33

The Fed has no clue how the economy will look next year

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/18

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the Fed's rate cut decision and claim of two more possibly coming this year. Powell and the rest of the Fed have no clue how the economy will look next year. US initial jobless claims drop by most in almost four years. How to handle a job market that's worse than it looks. American Express unveils refreshed Platinum card with $895 annual fee.

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38:30

Chuck's prediction for Nvidia in China is coming true

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/17

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss China banning tech companies from buying Nvidia's AI chips. AI is going to consumer a lot of energy. Can it help us save energy? US mortgage rates fall to 2024 levels, fueling refinancing surge. LimeWire is back and buying the Fyre Festival.

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37:39

Why interest rates aren't the most important thing

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/17

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane explain why interest rates aren't the most important aspect of the economy. The two-speed economy is back as low-income Americans give up gains. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains beneficiary designations on IRAs.

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15:29

Ask Todd: Beneficiary designations on IRAs

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/17

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the process and benefits of naming beneficiaries on IRAs and how income taxes are paid when the estate is the beneficiary.

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38:30

Hidden Job Strength, Earnings Overhaul, and the Road...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/16

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how the breakeven threshold reveals a more robust labor landscape than stats show. Why shifting away from rigid quarterly filings could free up companies and provide better long-term insights for investors. The inside scoop on Luckin’s bold U.S. expansion strategy and how it's challenging the coffee giant's dominance with aggressive pricing and tech-driven growth. Americans can't stop buying cars they don't need.

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38:32

Retail sales say the economy isn't really slowing down

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane unpack the latest economic headlines shaping markets. From robust retail sales defying slowdown fears to pivotal Federal Reserve updates, we dive deep into what’s driving the economy. What’s on the table?Retail Sales Surge in August – Consumers keep spending, but is it sustainable?Fed Governor Drama – Appeals Court denies Trump’s bid to remove Lisa Cook, while Stephen Miran joins the Fed Board.Lower Rates & Stocks – A quick take on what cheaper

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38:30

Elon Musk's $1B Tesla Bet Shocks Wall Street

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/15

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Elon Musk purchasing $1B worth of Tesla stock. Tesla's chair says only Musk can lead Tesla's next phase. 'Underwater' car trade-ins are at a 4-year high. More Americans are stuck with the jobs they can get, not the ones they want. How to build a million-dollar future for your kids.

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38:31

Will the stock rally stall out after the Fed's rate cut?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/15

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed meeting this week to set interest rates. Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan see stock rally stalling after Fed rate cut. China says Nvidia violated antitrust law. Whirlpool tells US authorities its rivals could be evading tariffs. Gold hasn't rallied this much since 1979. Is turning to ChatGPT for financial advice wise?

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37:12

Why employers deserve more blame for higher heath...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/12

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane are joined by CNBC's Michael Santoli to recap what we saw in terms of inflation data this week and why we are likely to see a 25 bps interest cut at next week's Fed meeting, as opposed to 50 bps. Plus, with the cost of healthcare continuing to climb, should employers be seeing more blame as they pass along some of the impact to their employees through payroll deductions? Barron's Paul LaMonica also hopped on to speak with the guys about Oracle's massive stock rally this

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39:03

Recent economic data is pulling the Fed in opposing...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/12

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss firm inflation and soft jobs data pull the Fed in opposing directions. Economists see Fed rate cut next week and at least one more in 2025. Mortgage rates are at an 11-month low. Will that save this housing market? Labor hoarding looks close to painful end.

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38:31

Why do so many Americans feel financially trapped?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/11

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss incomes rose and poverty fell last year. So why do so many Americans feel trapped? Homeowners dash to refinance as mortgage rates dive. Fewer people think that retirement will take a miracle. But inflation worries persist. Bond yields are falling. Where can retirees still find 5% yeilds? FTC opens probe into Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Snap over chatbot safety for kids.

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38:32

Where are consumer prices rising the most?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/11

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss consumer prices rose at annual rate of 2.9% in August and jobless claims that are nearing a four-year high. What are the expectations for next week's Fed meeting? Oracle may be having its Nvidia moment. Or it could be a repeat of 1999. IPO mania is back. Or is it the dot-com bubble all over again?

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38:30

Apple's new iPhone highlights the latest Apple Event

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/10

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Christopher Waller emerging as one of three serious contenders for Fed Chair. Tripp Mickle (NYTimes -Tech Reporter) joins the show to share his highlights from the recent Apple Event. Stocks bull market nears 3-year anniversary. Oracle shares surge most since 1992 on Cloud contracts win. Jaguar's rebrand caused an uproar. Its boss has no plans to u-turn. Health insurance costs for businesses to rise by most in 15 years.

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37:42

Fed easing too much is a big gamble

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/10

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the PPI data unexpectedly dropping 0.1% instead of the predicted rise of 0.3%. The Fed easing too much is a massive gamble. Jamie Dimon says the US economy is weakening after record BLS revision. Judge blocks Trump from removing Fed Gov Lisa Cook. Todd Lutsky joins the show to explain how to limit estate tax exposure.

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15:43

Ask Todd: Limiting estate tax exposure for beneficiaries

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/10

This week, Todd Lutsky breaks down how to limit your beneficiaries exposure to estate taxes, where assets go after a spouse dies with a irrevocable trust, and changing the owner of an account in a trust.

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38:30

What would a half percent rate cut mean for markets?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2025/09/09

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed likely cutting rates next week, but what if inflation data points to no cut? What would a half percent rate cut mean for markets? Hyundai-LG immigration raid sparks alarm at foreign companies in the US. A renewed bid to end quarterly earnings reports. Is Nvidia's 'WOW' factor fading?

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