The Financial Exchange Show

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the beginning of a potential trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China. How are markets reacting to the tariff news? How do tariffs impact everday Americans? Mexico announces a one-month delay in tariffs. How do business pivot on the news of a delay? Inflation is down to 3%, is that good? Can the 'Pork King' get Americans to love pork again?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US probing if DeepSeek got Nvidia chips from firms in Singapore. The FDA approved Journavx, a new opiod painkiller from Vertex. Walgreens tumbles after suspending steady dividend to save cash. Boomers as Boogeymen: Should you fear the 'silver tsunami'? Kalshi, an online prediction market, will open its bets to brokerages. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins th...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the wild week that was in markets. Inflation worsened in December. What does that mean for rate cuts? Implemented or not, Trump's 25% tariff threat is challenging the auto industry. Apple gains on forecast following mixed holiday-quarter results. Is Apple's weakness in China being underplayed? Strategist who coined the Magnificent Seven warns US tech is set to...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Tesla's quarterly earnings that show weakness, despite Musk exuding optimism about Robotaxis. Even talking about tariffs can cause inflation. Proposal to fix Social Security that we could enact today. What are the changes Americans would make to Social Security today? Boston area liquor store's dealing with the sobering reality of Dry January.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a Blackhawk Helicopter. The Fed stands pat on rates, entering new wait-and-see phase. Most Americans say they haven't felt the impact of the Central Bank's policies, especially millennials. Microsoft and Meta reported earnings with drastically different results. Both companies plan to contin...

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the White House offering buyouts to federal workers to reduce headcount. Big Tech's earnings now in the spotlight after the DeepSeek news. Microsoft is seeking answers if DeepSeek improperly used OpenAI data. When will Americans realize there are cheaper car options? Eggs prices aren't coming down. It's not Trump's fault.

This week, Todd explains how to protect your assets even if you think you might not make it all the way through the five year waiting period. Todd also takes questions from lisnteners about irrevocable trusts, property in trusts, and gifting assets.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and speech from Jerome Powell. Why is the Fed being independent a necessity? High interest rates are hammering investors. Could what's coming be worse? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains the five year waiting period.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and what they believe Fed Chair Powell will say about Trump's recent comments about interest rates. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank President, joins the show to chat about Fed meeting expectations and the current state of inflation. Trump's immigration crackdown could play havoc with the economy. Boeing CEO sees company reaching key 737...

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the day DeepSeek turned tech and Wall Street upside down. Mike explains what investors can learn from the market reaction to DeepSeek. Trump renews universal tariff threat to 'protect our country.' GM posts quarterly loss, makes plans for potential tariffs. Home price gains sped up for 3.8% annual increase in November.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if the release of DeepSeek will help bring efficiency back to the tech sector. Why is Apple avoiding the broad tech sell off? How will Jerome Powell handle questions about President Trump at this week's Fed meeting? Is the American Dream too expensive? The extra reward for owning stocks over bonds has disappeared. What are the changes coming to retirement in 2...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the buzz DeepSeek is generating and why US tech stocks are falling today because of it. How does the release of DeepSeek impact other sectors outside of tech? Earnings season gets real as the Magnificent Seven begin reporting this week. Americans are carrying bigger credit card balances. Airlines are charging higher fares and are confident you will pay up.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump's desire to fix the housing affordability crisis. The IRA expands its free tax filling option. Egg prices are high. They will likely go higher. Return-to-office policies are 'creeping up.' Many workers would rather quit. Why you should be wary of the unlimited vacation perk. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Thermo Fisher Scientific an...

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump's latest tariff remarks at Davos and how countries are reacting to his threats. Trump says he knows more about interest rates than Fed Chief Powell. Boeing strike and defense charges hammer fourth-quarter results. United and Delta are leading an impressive rally for airline stocks. What is the state of the job market in New England?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if US taxes are too high or too low. Earmings beats happen all the time. Why stocks are loving the latest results. Some Walmart managers get a raise, lifting max pay above $620,000. Now is an ideal time to reassess your retirement savings. There's a big change for inherited IRAs in 2025. Warren Buffett is softening his stance on crypto. Will dress shirts retur...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the S&P 500 getting close to setting a new record. What is a stock market bubble? Are we in a market bubble right now? Where economists think the Trump economy is headed. OpenAI's Stargate deal heralds shift away from Microsoft. Fresh fires break out in LA. Is this a continuation of the previous fire or a new one? It matters to insurance companies.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains how difficult planning for long term care can be the longer you wait. Todd also takes questions from the audience about selling a rental property that is in a trust and placing reverse mortgages into a trust.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Netflix's record breaking quarter and recent announcement of a price raise. Can the other streamers keep of with Netflix? Another airline is posting a big profit rebound thanks to American travelers. Mortgage rates aren’t likely to fall any time soon — here’s why. Jamie Dimon says the U.S. stock market is 'kind of inflated’. Are the rich and famous really unaffect...

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Trump using tariffs to push for early renegotiation on trade deals with Mexico and Canada. Trump says he intends to implement 10% tariffs on China as soon as February 1st. How are automakers responding to Trumps order to end EV subsidies. Which tech leaders are pledging $500B in AI investments? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss if investors should be hoping for a market slump. Why are food prices rising again? Does a strong holiday shopping season mean a better year ahead? Four retirement moves for 2025 to help boost your savings. The world is getting riskier. Americans don't want to pay for it. Netflix's bull case gets a helping hand from Beyonce and Mike Tyson.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Discuss Trump planning 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada by February 1st. Why are economists expecting inflation to go higher under Trump? How will Trump reshape the US energy sector? What is the latest news on the TikTok ban? CEOs and President Trump want workers back in the office.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss China's declining population, despite a rise in birth rates. Trump’s tariff threat is already panicking the junk debt market. Trump plans to designate Cryptocurrency as a national priority. Raising the SALT cap is supposed to benefit whom, exactly? Electric vehicle sales have stumbled. What went wrong? Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about DJT and crypto...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Supreme Court upholding the ban on TikTok. What happens now to the popular app? What is the latest in the home insurance saga in California? What are California residents doing to screw each other over? Capital One acknowledges ‘outage’ as users report issues accessing deposits.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary and what he plans on doing to shape up the economy. Social Security's COLA is expected to drop in 2026. Biden administration launches cybersecurity executive order. TikTok's rivals can expect revenue and user gains if the US bans the app. Google thinks it has the best AI tech. But where are the users?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss December retail sales missing expectations, however holiday sales were still solid. Why is it a good time to be a big bank? What are some of the biggest risks to financial institutions? Wall Street thinks US homes are overpriced. Can Massachusetts save the T?