The Financial Exchange weekdays from 10AM - Noon on 14 stations across New England.
The Financial Exchange is the only daily business and financial show in Boston and New England. Mike and Chuck tackle the top stories in the business and financial sector each day, while you updated on the trends in the US markets and the global economy. Plus, they'll talk to the biggest names in the industry for expert analysis.
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What does a national housing emergency mean?
What does recent jobs data tell us about a September rate cut?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into the August payroll data that came in below expectations. What does the jobs data tell us about a September rate cut? Electricity costs are rising twice as fast as inflation. Why is the jobs market so sluggish right now?
McDonald's is getting into the war on tipping
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss McDonald's excalting the restaurant industry's tipping fight. What jobs will be included under Trump's 'no tax on tips?' Mark Voner, Founder and CEO - Veterans Development Corporation, joins the show to chat about how his company works with the VA, why his company maintains deep connections to the military, and why DAV is so important to him. Are low-cost airlines in a nose dive? Does Musk have a new vision for Tesla?
Is it time to get concerned about the labor market?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into this morning's data releases that focus in on the labor market. Is the data raising any alarms? Why is Massachusetts's unemployment numbers much higher than the rest of New England? Is the Fed seeing little to no growth across the country? Google's recent loss-yet-victory in court is frustrating for Chuck. What are precious metals saying about the economy right now?
How did Google lose but win their antitrust case?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how Google lost its antitrust case but came away with no penalties and likely stronger. Gen Z is expected to slow down holiday spending. Retirees are told to 'work longer' to make ends meet. But what if jobs disappear. GM had a record month of EV sales. Is a collapse coming? How Hollywood missed its mark this summer. The new Blue Apron makes flexibility the star ingredient.
There are fewer and fewer jobs available for US workers
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest jobs data pointing to fewer and fewer available jobs for US workers. US treasury yields brush with 5% as global borrowing costs mount. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
Ask Todd: Naming your estate as an IRA beneficiary
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why you should name your estate an IRA beneficiary, how that impacts planning for long-term care, and spending requirements for an inherited 401(k).
How Can an Economy This Good Feel This Bad?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why a good economy can feel so bad. US stocks are now pricier than they were in the lead-up to the Dot-Com bubble pop. How bad could the fallout be from an AI bubble pop? What is the ultimate goal of the tariffs? A band of retail investors are beginning to flex their muscle. Musk now claims Tesla's profits will largely come from robots.
Why is September the worst month of the year for markets?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the historic trends that show September being a horrible month for investors. What should we expect from this Friday's jobs report? What happens now that a court struck down some of Trump's tariffs? Companies re having major issues pricing items. How the Fed losing its independence could affect Americans’ everyday lives.
Does Nvidia finally have real competition from China?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the future of the Fed came to rest on Lisa Cook. Alibaba creates AI chip to help China fill Nvidia void. Why the S&P 500 could be at risk of a 10% to 20% pullback if ether falls behind bitcoin again. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat Salesforce's difficult year. Zuckerberg's AI hires disrupt Meta with swift exits and threats to leave.