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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Is OpenAI trying to kill the iPhone?

Why concerns about the deficit is leading to higher treasury yields

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect yesterday's market sell-off, driven by climbing treasury yields over concerns of the deficit. Why are bond investors worried about the outcome of the tax bill? Plus, news from more retailers including Nike's return to Amazon, and if they will hike prices due to tariffs. Plus, more on the oil market and how different New England is from an energy perspective compared to other parts of the country.

Google won't back down to those challenging its search dominance

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Google taking aim at AI firms challenging its AI dominance. Home sellers are dropping prices, but buyers aren't budging. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang condemns US chip curbs on China as 'a failure'. Toyota redesigns America's top-selling RAV4 to exclusively be a hybrid. CVS offers bonuses and pizza parties as perks to boost vaccine sales.

Bond investors are very worried about Trump's tax bill

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bond investors raising concerns over Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill. Is Target in danger of becoming the latest big box store to fade away? Lowe's sales beat expectations, bucking volatility from tariffs. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about planning your estate even if you don't think you have enough.

Ask Todd: Can an estate be too small to create a plan?

Todd Lutsky explains why an estate doesn't need to be extensive in order to plan to leave assets to beneficiaries. Todd also takes calls from the audience about gifting assets, deciding when you have enough to retire, avoiding capital gains tax.

Is AI coming to take your job?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the next great job churn is already underway. Fed officials signal rates likely to stay on hold until at least September. A feared tsunami of cargo from China looks more like a swell. Used-car buyers are being charged an average of $640 in surprise fees. Elon Musk announces a step back from politics.

Will Trump's tariff rollback save the US from a recession?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss America's fiscal situation threatening the good mood on Wall Street. Will Trump's tariff climbdown save the US from recession? Home Depot plans to keep prices steady despite tariffs. Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill heightens concerns over US debt. Trump wants to fulfill his 'no tax on tips' promise.

Americans are passing on Europe in favor of road trips

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Americans travel plans are more lowkey than in years past, as Europe gets passed over in favor of road trips. Are big oil companies prepared for a prolonged market downturn? Why are so many retirees filing for Social Security earlier? GM is pushing hard to tank California's EV mandate. Some student loan borrowers see credit scores plummet by over 100 points.

Moody's downgrades US debt and Wall Street isn't thrilled

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss treasuries and the dollar falling on the news that Moody's downgrades US debt. Bessent calls Moody's as a 'lagging indicator' of US fiscal health. The GOP tax plan doesn't address cutting the deficit. Trump attacks Walmart for tariff-related price increases. Why are we as a country trying to spend our way out of debt?

How the Federal Reserve is approaching inflation

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstong chat with Jenny Tang, VP and Economist Boston Federal Reserve Bank, about how the Fed approaches researching and creating models on inflation, how important consumer expectations are, and the balance between large and small businesses. Gen X's biggest retirement worry isn't money. Travelers are trying their hardest to avoid Newark. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Coinbase's wild week.