The Financial Exchange Show

Apr 11 2025 1000 ep. 35 mins 6

The Financial Exchange Show Podcast artwork

A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

What are some of the lesser known recession indicators showing?

Apr 11 2025 38 mins

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the comments from JPMorgan CEO, Jaime Dimon, about the considerable turbulence the economy is facing. There have been some famous examples of strange recession indicators over the years. Stubbornly high mortgage rates might crush the spring home-buying season. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Kenvue and what some analysts

What is happening in the bond market is stunning

Apr 11 2025 38 mins

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest escalation in the trade war between the US and China. Some retailers are getting crushed by tariffs on China, others are in great position. Consumer sentiment tumbles in April as inflation fears spike, University of Michigan survey shows. Why is the bond market far more important than the stock market right now? What does all this m

Why does Trump want a weaker dollar?

Apr 10 2025 38 mins

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the spring housing market possibly being stuck in neutral. Trump tariffs on China now total 145%. Why does Trump want a weaker dollar? CEOs brace for recession even after tariff relief boosts stocks. What are the lessons investors can learn from this weeks craziness. Is Amazon trying to be too much for everyone?

How to approach markets moving forward

Apr 10 2025 38 mins

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap yesterday's wild ride for markets. How investors can strategize the next couple of months. US and China are headed for a 'monumental split'. Is Tim Cook working to get a tariff exemption for Apple? The dollar and bond markets ominous message to Trump. Why did the bond market spook the White House? Inflation eased in March but tariffs raise risk

Trump's tariffs put the Federal Reserve in a no-win situation

Apr 09 2025 38 mins

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's tariffs putting Jerome Powell and the Fed in a no-win situation. Delta pulls outlook as Trump's trade war squeezes air travel. Walmart maintains sales forecast despite tariff pressure. Amazon cancels some inventory orders from China. US houses are shrinking as inflation pushes mcmansions out of reach. Microsoft holds on development of n

Who will blink first, US or China?

Apr 09 2025 37 mins

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss China raising tariffs on US goods to 84% as trade rift worsens. Will China or the US backdown first? Bond markets retreat as US treasuries lead yield jump worldwide. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about some best practices for leaving assets to beneficiaries.

Ask Todd: Can I name a trust as a beneficiary?

Apr 09 2025 15 mins

This week, Todd Lutsky explains how and why you could name a trust as a beneficiary on a retirement account. Todd also explains why leaving a house to multiple beneficiaries could lead to disaster. Todd takes a question from a listener about selling a home while in an assisted living facility.

Trying to time this market could lead to pain

Apr 08 2025 36 mins

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why trying to time the market could lead to bigger problems. Republicans want to make the Trump cuts last forever. The importance of US debt as a safe haven. The Fed must resist repeating past mistakes. Buying the dip isn't as easy as it seems, but continuous investing is.

Where do markets go from here?

Apr 08 2025 38 mins

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the current state of the stock market and wonder where it will go from here. China vows to 'fight to the end' on tariffs as it props up markets. What happens to the price of American goods if tariffs are removed? Many US companies plan to keep China ties. How companies could adjust under tariffs. Should I keep checking my portfolio during econom

Could tariffs have been implemented without the massive disruption?

Apr 07 2025 38 mins

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at some of the ways tariffs could have been implemented without completely upending markets. Charlie Gasparino, Fox Business, joins the show to discuss the markets wild reaction to the ever-changing tariff news. Is the market turmoil going to delay many retirements? Is the current selloff similar to previous market events?