The Financial Exchange Show

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump softening his economic and trade stances in the midst of market turmoil. Why are so many companies pulling their guidance? CEOs are pushing back against Trump's tariff policies. China says the US should revoke unilateral tariffs and denies trade talks are ongoing. Chipotle is seeing a 'slowdown' in consumer spending as 2025 gets off to a rough start. Does...

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how and why Trump decided not to persue firing Jerome Powell. Musk to refocus on Tesla after the company suffers its worst quarter in years. Joe Boschulte, Commissioner - USVI Department of Tourism, joins the show to chat about what is attracting visitors this summer. Five-minute EV charging is here, just not in the US.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’. Trump says he won't fire Jerome Powell. China is signaling an openess to trade with the US. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

Todd Lutsky explains why the how you leave assets to your beneficiaries is very important. What are some of the different paths for leaving assets? How to resolve a conflict between an executor and a beneficiary? What kind of fees are to be expected when setting up a trust? How can you use the proceeds from a house sale that is in a trust?

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Tesla's earnings possibly offering some hope for the stock market. As the dollar falters, the world's central banks tread a tightrope. Vance calls for new era of US-India ties as trade talks advance. Gold hits $3,500, setting another record. Warren Buffett timed his Apple stock sale to perfection. Wide federal workforce may shrink by 1.2 million. Trumps milliona...

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss what is causing markets to swing back up today. Trump lays the groundwork to blame Powell for any downturn. Justice Department urges tough action to break Google's search dominance. US bound goods are stuck in tariff limbo. Trump hosts Walmart, Target, and Home Depot CEOs for tariff meeting.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss how the housing market has changed, from more homes, fewer buyers, and even price cuts. Millions of student loan borrowers are behind on payments. Will a Federal Judge break up Google? Why it is so difficult for robots to make your Nike sneakers. US thrift stores bank on windfall from Trump's tariffs.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the first shoclwaves of Trump's tariffs are about to hit the world economy. Tesla and Alphabet report this week. They'll set the tone for big tech earnings. Four reasons why the Fed will be patient on rates. Breakdown in US-China relations raises specter of new cold war. How China's Boeing ban threatens to backfire on its own plane maker.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the week that Google and Meta faced an antitrust reckoning. Meat is what's for dinner, again. Greg McBride, Bankrate, joins the show to share his insights into the housing affordability problem. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, stops by to chat about Disney turning the tide in the stream battle. Text scams are becoming a bigger problem.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the impacts of tariffs are already starting to appear in the hard data. Is a tidal wave coming straight for the US economy? Nintendo confirms pricing for Switch 2 after previously delays due to tariff uncertainty. What is Trump's latest move against China? Netflix posts record profits, can it be stopped?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss a recent survey that showed economists are expecting slower growth and see a recession as more likely. They were pessimistic a year ago, too, and were wrong. How can retirees protect their portfolio during the current uncertainty? Corey Adams from Robert Half joins the show to chat about companies adopting AI and how managers can get the best results from the...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest comments from Trump about the Fed and the future of Jerome Powell. Is there a certain price in the stock market that the Fed decides to step in? Is Trump going to try and fire Jerome Powell? Why the Dow is the worst stock index. Are the US and Japan closer to a tariff deal? Nvidia's CEO is set to meet with officials in Beijing. Judge finds Google h...

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti explain how a Supreme Court ruling could weaken Fed independence and shake markets. Why an independent Fed is essential. Boeing hit from all sides in Trumps trade war. US vehicle supply is falling amid tariff fear-buying. Homebuyers rush to riskier loans, as tariff turmoil pushes interest rates higher.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the March retail sales beat and consumers stocking up ahead of tariffs. How will Jerome Powell address tariffs, slowing growth, and higher inflation? Why is infaltion still so misunderstood? Nvidia and ASML warnings spur a global tech rout. China is open to talks if the US shows respect. Why did United Airlines issue dual guidance?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the posibility that the dollar could lose its status as a 'safe haven'? Why getting rare earth materials from outside of China is much harder than you think. More than 60% of CEOs expect a recession in the next 6 months as tariff turmoil grows, survey says. Is Social Security protection from volatility? How much money could the US lose out on if tourists st...

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss China halting Boeing Jet deliveries as trade war ramps up. Trump tariffs won’t lead supply chains back to U.S., companies will go low-tariff globe-hopping: CNBC survey. ‘It seems like no matter what happens, prices go up.’ Why is Boston’s spring housing market at a standstill? How are big bank earnings coming in? What is private equity?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why upcoming earnings reports are going to matter less than usual because all the focus is going to be on forward guidance. Weak dollar wishes are scary when granted. Goldman Sachs puts $4,000 gold on the agenda as hunt for haven grows. Your car insurance is likely to go up. Again. Hollywood is cranking out original movies. How are they doing at the box offic...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump warning tariffs are coming for electronics after reprieve. Apple was on the brink of crisis before Trump's tariff concessions. How one shortage can disrupt the entire worldwide supply chain. The bond market's rout is bad news for the US economy. What actually is a recession? Ray Dalio is worried that something worse than a recession is coming.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the comments from JPMorgan CEO, Jaime Dimon, about the considerable turbulence the economy is facing. There have been some famous examples of strange recession indicators over the years. Stubbornly high mortgage rates might crush the spring home-buying season. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Kenvue and what some analysts are saying about...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest escalation in the trade war between the US and China. Some retailers are getting crushed by tariffs on China, others are in great position. Consumer sentiment tumbles in April as inflation fears spike, University of Michigan survey shows. Why is the bond market far more important than the stock market right now? What does all this market chaos mean...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the spring housing market possibly being stuck in neutral. Trump tariffs on China now total 145%. Why does Trump want a weaker dollar? CEOs brace for recession even after tariff relief boosts stocks. What are the lessons investors can learn from this weeks craziness. Is Amazon trying to be too much for everyone?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap yesterday's wild ride for markets. How investors can strategize the next couple of months. US and China are headed for a 'monumental split'. Is Tim Cook working to get a tariff exemption for Apple? The dollar and bond markets ominous message to Trump. Why did the bond market spook the White House? Inflation eased in March but tariffs raise risk of higher prices...

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's tariffs putting Jerome Powell and the Fed in a no-win situation. Delta pulls outlook as Trump's trade war squeezes air travel. Walmart maintains sales forecast despite tariff pressure. Amazon cancels some inventory orders from China. US houses are shrinking as inflation pushes mcmansions out of reach. Microsoft holds on development of new data centers.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss China raising tariffs on US goods to 84% as trade rift worsens. Will China or the US backdown first? Bond markets retreat as US treasuries lead yield jump worldwide. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about some best practices for leaving assets to beneficiaries.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains how and why you could name a trust as a beneficiary on a retirement account. Todd also explains why leaving a house to multiple beneficiaries could lead to disaster. Todd takes a question from a listener about selling a home while in an assisted living facility.