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Google and Meta had a very bad week

Is a tidal wave about to hit the US economy?

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?

How has portfolio protection changed?

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 their teams. Congress is prioritizing tax breaks that most Americans can't claim. Tariffs make sour grapes for American winemakers.

Why is Trump fed up with Jerome Powell?

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 holds illegal online ad tech monopolies.

Why independence for the Federal Reserve is essential

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.

Why is inflation still so misunderstood?

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?

Is the dollar in danger of losing its 'safe haven' status?

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 stop coming?

Trump tariffs won’t lead supply chains back to U.S.

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?

Why earnings results don't matter as much this time around

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 office?

Apple was on the brink of a crisis until Trump's tariff concessions

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.