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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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37:59

Strong Indexes, Shaky Foundations: What’s Really...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/13

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss a market that appears stable on the surface but is experiencing significant volatility beneath it. They examine sharp sector rotations, AI-driven disruption fears, and what sustained churn without broad index movement could signal for investors. The conversation also covers mounting Social Security funding concerns, shifting retirement realities, and unexpected economic headlines — from rising electricity costs to a surge in organized cargo theft.

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38:07

Has the Market Shifted from Inflation Fear to AI Fear?

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/13

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest CPI report and what steady inflation means for the Fed in the months ahead. They also explore growing investor anxiety around AI-driven disruption, rising consumer debt concerns, and how policy proposals could impact markets and household finances.

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38:11

The Fed’s Next Move: Inflation, AI, and Housing Costs

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/12

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to market weakness following the latest jobs data and ahead of a key inflation report. The conversation dives into what current unemployment and inflation trends mean for Federal Reserve policy and whether a potential AI-driven productivity boom should change the rate outlook. Mike and Marc also examine who really bears the cost of tariffs, why the middle class “feels poor” despite rising incomes, and how housing affordability has evolved relative to

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38:03

The Hidden Inflation Story Inside the Jobs Report

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/12

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down a stronger-than-expected jobs report and what continued labor market tightness could mean for inflation and Federal Reserve policy. The conversation explores why healthcare hiring is driving much of recent job growth, how demographic trends are reshaping the labor force, and whether AI and robotics could eventually offset rising labor costs in the sector. The hosts also dive into the ongoing debate over tariffs, examining the economic trade-offs between

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15:39

Ask Todd: Starting Your Estate Plan and Understanding...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/11

Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan answers listener questions about how to begin the estate planning process and what to expect when meeting with an attorney for the first time. He outlines key factors to consider—including age, asset size, family dynamics, and second marriages—and explains the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Todd also breaks down the tax treatment of trusts, clarifying when a Social Security number is used versus when an EIN is required, and why the distinction

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37:56

Hot Jobs Report Raises Rate Hike Questions as AI...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/11

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti analyze a stronger-than-expected January jobs report that showed 130,000 new jobs added and unemployment falling to 4.3%. With wage growth running hot and GDP trending above potential, the discussion turns to whether the Federal Reserve may need to hold rates higher for longer — or even consider future hikes if labor market strength continues. Luke Kawa of Sherwood News also joined the show to explore rising investor anxiety around artificial intelligence, including

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38:20

Strong Jobs Report Shifts Fed Expectations as Rate...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/11

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a stronger-than-expected January jobs report showing 130,000 new jobs added and unemployment ticking down to 4.3%. With wage growth accelerating and inflation still elevated, the discussion turns to whether the Federal Reserve has misread the economy and whether markets are wrongly pricing in rate cuts later this year. The hosts also explore how fiscal stimulus, tariffs, immigration shifts, and historically low unemployment complicate traditional economic

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38:31

Markets Face a Reality Check as Valuations Rise and...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/10

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the key forces shaping markets as investors digest weak retail sales data, rising equity valuations, and an important week of economic reports. The discussion looks at earnings growth expectations for the S&P 500, what elevated price-to-earnings ratios mean for long-term returns, and why headline market milestones matter less than fundamentals. The show also explores major labor market trends with Corey Adams of Robert Half, including hiring optimism for

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38:33

Retail Sales Miss, Big Data Week Ahead, and What 15%...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/10

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down a weaker-than-expected retail sales report and explain why a single data point matters far less than long-term economic trends. The hour also previews a critical week of jobs and inflation data, examines the Federal Reserve’s policy challenges, puts claims of 15% economic growth into historical perspective, and explores how wealth, labor, and capital are reshaping today’s economy.

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38:33

Is Inflation About to Reheat? Markets Rally, AI vs...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/09

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong unpack a market rebound led by tech as investors brace for delayed inflation and jobs data amid growing questions about whether January inflation spikes are just seasonal noise. The hour also tackles whether AI can responsibly replace financial planning advice, why the Dow is a flawed—but misunderstood—index, rising concerns over Chinese automakers entering the U.S., and how restaurant price inflation has erased America’s “cheap eats.”

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38:31

Jobs Data, Market Rotation, AI Threats & China’s...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/09

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong preview a crucial week of economic data, debating whether emerging “green shoots” in the labor market are real or just noise ahead of delayed jobs and CPI reports. The hour also dives into violent sector rotation under the surface of flat index performance, AI’s threat to software business models, China’s move to limit bank exposure to U.S. Treasurys, and the risks behind calls for renewed Fed-Treasury coordination under potential Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

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38:30

Markets Rebound, AI CapEx Reality Sets In & The Real...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/06

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a broad market rebound, Amazon’s earnings-driven selloff tied to surging AI capital spending, and what the latest labor data really says about hiring versus layoffs. The hour also tackles why new cars have become so expensive, Stellantis’ massive EV write-down as a cautionary tale, credit-card rate caps, consumer spending shifts, and AI’s growing threat to LegalZoom with insights from Barron’s Paul LaMonica.

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38:32

Amazon’s $200B AI Bet, Software Selloff & The Hidden...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/06

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down Amazon’s earnings stumble and the shockwave from $200 billion in AI capital spending, questioning whether massive data-center buildouts are racing far ahead of real demand. The hour also examines software commoditization, private credit exposure to tech, growing risks inside insurance balance sheets, and why “doing nothing” only works if portfolios were built with intention in the first place.

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38:32

Tech Meltdown, AI Speculation Fallout & What This...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/05

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect a violent tech-led selloff as the Nasdaq slides toward correction territory, commodities swing wildly, and investors confront the fallout from leverage and AI-era speculation. The hour also covers skepticism around Fed nominee Kevin Warsh, how workers should realistically adapt to AI disruption, retirement portfolio risk management in volatile markets, and why Peloton’s collapse is a warning about hype-driven business models.

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38:31

AI Is Eating Software Margins — And Markets Are...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/05

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest tech-led selloff as massive AI capital spending collides with fears of software commoditization and shrinking margins. The hour also examines why layoff headlines often mislead, what the JOLTS data is really signaling about the labor market, and why falling home prices—not subsidies—are the only real path to improved housing affordability.

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38:37

Why the Housing Market Still Isn’t Fixing Itself

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/04

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down why Americans are staying in their homes longer than ever, why homebuilders are sitting on record levels of unsold inventory, and why government “solutions” could actually push prices even higher instead of improving affordability. They also dig into Walmart’s surge to a trillion-dollar valuation, investor rotation away from big tech, growing frustration with AI tools inside major companies, and the ongoing drama around Nvidia’s chip sales to China. Plus: the NFL

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37:41

AI Is Breaking Software Stocks—And Why That Matters...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/04

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane unpack violent market rotations as AI-driven disruption batters software stocks while value names surge beneath a flat S&P 500. The hour explores whether generative AI threatens the durability of major software businesses, what today’s leadership vacuum means for markets, delayed labor data amid a government shutdown, and a deep dive into estate planning fundamentals with Todd Lutsky during Ask Todd.

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15:53

Ask Todd: Estate Planning Basics, Trusts & What...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/04

Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan breaks down the basics of estate planning, starting with how to properly value your estate and understand what actually counts toward estate taxes. The episode also takes listener questions, including a real-world scenario involving rental income, irrevocable trusts, Medicaid eligibility, and why income flow mistakes don’t automatically derail an estate plan.

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38:32

Consumers Feel Worse Than the Data Says & USVI’s...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/03

On The Financial Exchange, Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down wild swings in silver and gold, debate whether tax refunds will actually fuel consumer spending, and explore why economic data and consumer sentiment remain deeply out of sync. The hour also examines rising financial scams, market volatility, and a wide-ranging interview with Albert Bryan Jr. on economic growth, energy costs, labor shortages, and business incentives in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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38:32

Silver Mania, S&P 500 at 7,000 & What Investors Are...

The Financial Exchange Show ·

2026/02/03

On The Financial Exchange, Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down extreme volatility in gold and silver markets, warning investors about speculation, margin risk, and the blurred line between investing and gambling. The hour also covers delayed economic data amid a government shutdown, the psychology around S&P 500 at 7,000, housing affordability myths, manufacturing trends, and why today’s market headlines need far more context than they’re getting.

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