The Financial Exchange Show

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the under-the-radar number that's a huge red flag for America's job market. Sarah Foster, Bankrate.com, joins the show to share the latest wage vs inflation index numbers. What is causing the casual-dinning boom? Is a prediction market just a gambling workaround? Big business came prepared for this White House.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane dive into Home Depot's earnings that missed revenue but showed improvement in a key area. Home builders boost sales incentives to 5-year high as they struggle to sell newly built homes. We should the government invest in Intel over other chip manufacturers? Economic data has taken a dark turn. That doesn’t mean a crash is near. S&P affirms U.S. credit rating as tariff...

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss why America can't shake off inflation. Walmart and rivals report earnings this week and we might see more tariff impacts. Inflation on new cars is a problem for US automakers. Why many suggest a hands-off investing approach. Americans 401(k)s are more tied to stocks than ever. Is the government right to limit your investment choices?

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti preview Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole. Strong crop of earnings ease 'investors' economic concerns. Data zigzags make Powell's upcoming speech hard to predict. Housing market craters with 56% of homes selling below asking. Experts warn of a further fall. Americans pull back from an epic credit-card binge.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss potential Fed chair David Zervos backs aggressive interest rate cuts. What is ahead for the 10-year treasury rate after Fed rate cuts? The US is discussing taking a stake in Intel. SpaceX gets billions from the government. It gives nothing back in taxes. The reason is obvious. Consumers are losing patience with $17 salads. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the s...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the July retail sales data that rose despite tariff uncertainty. Consumer sentiment falls as inflation expectations climb. Can anything save Target from becoming the next Macy's? Now we know who is paying for tariffs. Who? Goldman researchers warn of an unfriendly asymmetry.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the feelings of FOMO many are having during the recent stock market surge. Amazon launches same-day delivery of meat, eggs, and produce in more than 1,000 cities. What is a 'safe' savings withdrawal rate in retirement? Those who run AI chatbot companies are dangerous. Are parents really ditching minivans for e-bikes?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss jobless claims edging lower last week and wholesale prices surged. Is the data starting to show the impacts from tariffs? Blue states hunt for ways to wring more taxes from the wealthy. Big Pharma has a vision for selling drugs and it involves mattresses. Google faces loss of Chrome as Perplexity bid adds drama to looming break up decision.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss companies spending billions on AI without results to back up the spend yet. Social Security's COLA may be 2.7% in 2026. Trump has 11 names to replace Powell at the Fed. Americans are getting priced out of homeownership at record rates.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bets on outsized Fed cut gains steam as CPI data backs doves. Is the Fed ok with inflation being at 3%? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the best way to take advantage of tax exemptions, crypto in your estate plan, protect money in IRAs, and credit sherlter trusts.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain why the Fed could cut rates in September and it comes down to employment data. Trump to nominate BLS critic to lead the agency. The era of big raises for low-paid workers is over. Do Roth IRA conversions still make sense with the passage of the GOP tax bill? Trump's BLS nominee already making questionable comments about the agency's future.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the release of July's CPI data that came in less than expected and what that means for the Fed when they have to decide on interest rates in September. Tariff promises on both sides have been wildly overblown. Nvidia CEO buys his way out of the trade battle. China urges firms to avoid Nvidia's H20 chips. Trump softens stance on Intel CEO after demanding res...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss timing a new home purchase and why now might be a good time. Dot-com parallel leads to fear of what's next for this record-breaking stock market. When to ditch web search for deep research. Target has a frustrated workforce amidst the search for a new CEO.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia and AMD agreeing to pay 15% to the US on every chip they sell in China. What if China opts out of Nvidia chips? What are US automakers saying about Trump's changing EV policies? Small US businesses are getting slammed by tariffs. Is Walmart too big to fail?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the BLS not being able to be replaced by the private sector. Las Veags sees drop in tourism, hinting at broader economic woes facing the US. Summer concert season off to a booming start. Paul LaMonica, Barrons, joins the show to chat about Broadcom's fantastic start to the year and why they aren't included in the Magnificent Seven.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Nasdaq reaching new highs. Markets shrug off poor employment data. Trump's surprise pick buys him time on chair selection. What is the biggest economic threat to Trump? 'Stagflation is coming to the US' what does that mean for your dollars, bonds, and stocks?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss mega cap companies continuing to hold up markets are their backs. Luke Kawa, Sherwood News, joins the show to continue the conversation about mega cap dominance. Peloton posts surprise profit but announces 6% layoffs anyway. Draft Kings profit doubles ex[ectations as people are betting and losing more. 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how markets continue to brush aside tariffs and potential tariff impacts, why? The auto industry takes a $12B hit from the trade war. Three Fed officials voice fresh concerns over the US labor market. Are you ready for private assets and crypto in your 401(k)? Youth is losing to experience in this labor market.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss credit card debt reaching a new record of $1.21T. Housing to remain the weakest part of the economy. McDonald's sales rebounds but something scary is beneath the numbers. Disney forecasts stronger streaming numbers and parks growth. Uber's rally loses steam even as bookings exceed expectations. Can Kohl's turn its Meme moment into something more?

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Trump ramping up his tariff blitz on India, Pharma, and chips. The tariff effect: billions in revenue but no economic earthquake. AMD logs higher profit and sales yet stock drops over 7%. SMC tempers sales outlook as results disappoint. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

This week, Todd explains what a nominee realty trust is and how it benefits those who utilize it. Todd also takes calls from the audience about putting property in trusts.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's decision to fire the BLS chief and how Wall Street views the move. Why does it matter that Trump fired the BLS chief? Is LA dooming itself if it enacts a $30 minimun wage? Selling Stocks in a Market Downturn Is a Big Mistake. 5 Strategies to ‘Panic Prudently.’ Is Musk the most important CEO in the world?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti tariff impacts showing up in earnings reports. Is there a case against a September rate cut? The EU continues to look for a tariff exemption on wines and spirits. Is Trump's tax bill actually helping blue states more than red?

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane preview the important earnings reports this week that could potentially answer some crucial questions for the direction of economic sectors. Rebecca Risk, Robert Half, joins the show to chat about worker mobility trends. Millennials are richer but can't stop worrying. Apple's CEO tells employees that AI is 'ours to grab.'  Is buy-now pay-later just a new debt tool for a y...