The Financial Exchange Show

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the CPI report that came in better than expected and some of the key elements to watch for on inflation. What is Trump planning to do to achieve energy dominance? The $2T home insurance nightmare is only getting worse. Falling birth rates raise prospect of sharp decline in living standards. What are some of the less-known trends in inflation?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the CPI report that came in better than expected and why that started a rally in markets. What if the Fed does a u-turn and raises rates this year? What is quantum computing and why is it a major talking point? JPMorgan traders notch record fourth quarter. Wells Fargo's cost cutting measures are producing results.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the four red flags that some are raising about the possibility of an upcoming recession. How are unauthorized immigrants helping finance Social Security benefits? FTC prepares to sue the largest US apartment landlord over hidden fees. China weighs sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk. 

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss if inflation is making a comeback. Is Donald Trump inheriting the best economy in history? Scam of the day: A woman in France was scammed out of 830,000 Euros after believing she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt. Trump team studies gradual tariff hikes under emergency powers. Pain is coming for emerging markets from a Trump trade war.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's new economist is making the case for 20% tariffs. Investors are hoping bank earnings can kick off a new rally. Should private equity get access to your 401(k)? Makr Zuckerberg goes after Apple for the company's lack of innovation. JPMorgan is facing internal backlash for its return-to-office plan. 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Wall Street getting globbered despite blockbuster jobs report. Is a storm brewing in the global bond market? Why are so many companies posting fake job openings? What happens to the wealth in the homes of California residents impacted by the fires?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how poorly California has handled insurance and created a mess for its residents. How are Americans thousands of miles away from California being impacted by the wildfires? TSMC dramatically beats expectations. Are Americans finally tipping less? TikTok is not having a great time infront of the Supreme Court. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat ab...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why markets are reacting poorly to the release of outstanding December jobs data. Are stocks truly afraid of rising treasury yields? Why are Fed officials saying rate cuts can wait awhile. What is the level of consumer confidence on hte eve of Trump 2.0? How many jobs on Wall Street could be replaced by AI?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the Biden Administration is trying to ensure AI advancements stay in the US. Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com, joins the show to chat about Americans credit card habits. 41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI. Could finding a new job finally get easier in 2025? When we self-driving cars be able to handle the snow?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss high yields stoking fear on the stock market even though it previously embraced those same yields. What did the last Fed minutes tell us about near future rate moves? US companies announced fewest hires in 2024 in nearly a decade. Port strike averted with labor deal days before deadline. California was already in home-insurance crisis before Los Angeles infer...

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss America's frozen housing market is finally starting to thaw. How much money you need to retire in every US state. Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025. What are some of the cool gadgets coming from CES 2025? New warnings about alcohol hit restaurants at a tricky time.

Todd Lutsky shares his expertise on how to create a last minute long term estate plan for procrastinators. Todd also takes calls from listeners about how to plan for sudden medical issues.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the last time bond yields surged like this, stock markets sank. Is the US stock market in bubble territory? Exxon predicts a $700M hit to profit from lower oil prices. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his thoughts on last minute estate planning.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss credit markets signal warning for a relentless equity rally. Corey Adams from Robert Half joins the show to share his thoughts on the current state of the labor market. Debt ceiling fight has a new x-factor. What are the big changes coming to your 401(k)? Your fancy, new ETF might be a little too fancy. Could the Disney deal with FuboTV shake of live sports?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss important data to watch in January. The Pentagon labels more Chinese companies as military in nature. US Jolts report shows job openings rise to 8.1M. Even with an office glut, firms can't find the kind of space they want. What is the current state of the auto market in the US?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stock market losing its juggernaut status as 2025 begins, but that doesn't mean the bull run is over. Generative AI still has a long way to go before it is truly useful. The Fed's messaging continues to fall short. Private equity to lobby Trump for access to saver's retirement funds. Gen Z has a different take on stocks.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the narratives surrounding markets for 2025. Unemployed office workers are having a harder time finding new jobs. Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers. Why does Japan continue to pour money into US markets? Trump team mulls narrowing universal tariffs.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss if the US is still number one in all areas that matter. Is Musk going to get a chance to do that hard part of making the government more efficient? Why is 'Big Retail' only getting bigger? Have American's snacking habits really changed for the better? Paul LaMonica from Barron's joins the show to chat about Caesar's and their place in the sports betting world.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Apple and Tesla's rough couple of days and how that is leading to the same doom and gloom articles as last year. What should you do if you sense the market is a little too frothy? Will 2025 be the year of investing dangerously? How are American workers becoming more productive? Social Security benefits are set to expand for millions. 

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the housing slump to end 2024 and what some see for housing in 2025. Why are creators not worried about the looming TikTok ban? How is breakfast busting your budget? What are some pros doing to inflation proof their investments? Have Millennials really refused to grow up?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss markets rising over 20% for the second straight year. What are 'experts' predicting for markets in 2025? China is retaliating against American companies. Can dockworkers get a new deal without going on strike in 2025? A look at what new Massachusetts laws take effect in 2025 and who they impact.

In the second hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti run through the latest credit card default report, where loans have hit their highest level since 2010. Should this be concerning from an economic standpoint? Plus, has the AI hype reached levels similar to expecations of self-driving cars that we saw a decade ago? Plus, stack roulette.

On the first hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the tragic news from over the weekend of a Jeju Air flight crashing. Despite a pending investigation, Boeing's stock is dropping on the news. Also, why are markets in sell-off mode in the final trading days of 2024? And, the guys discuss a Bloomberg opinion piece regarding the Fed having a communication issue.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the wild ride that Airlines took in 2024 and look back at some of the biggest mistakes airlines made. Holiday spending rose 3.8%, with apparel and restaurants strong. 36% of Americans took on holiday debt this year. What the record wave of new 65-year-olds means for Wall Street. What should you do if you win the $1B lottery.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's tariff threatsare setting off a global supply chain 'freakout.' Biden's gift to Trump: a golden opportunity to supercharge the economy. Federal Reserve's flip-flops risk undermining US exceptionalism. Wall Street is minting easy money from risky loans. How is NYC's congestion plan working?