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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Why are big investors shifting away from US markets?
Is the labor market showing signs of weakness?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recent labor market data releases and if they are showing signs of weakness. Tomorrow's jobs report might put the Fed in an ever trickier position. Economists raise questions about the quality of US inflation data. Procter and Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs. America's summer hot spots wonder if the tourists will show up this year.
Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore this.
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss global investors have a new reason to pull back from US debt. Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore this big test. House SALT deal will to change, Senate leader says. Many young people are clueless about money. Older folks aren't much better. Americans are finally saving enough for retirement.
How the US can resolve its trade deficits
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump saying China's Xi is 'extremely hard to make a deal with' and why that matters. How can the US resolve its trade deficits? Automakers race to find a workaround to China's stranglehold on rare-earth magnets. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week Todd explores irrevocable medicaid trusts.
Ask Todd: How much control does an irrevocable trust take from you?
This week, Todd Lutsky shares his insight into the power of irrevocable medicaid trusts, how much control you give up, how to qualify, and if states can challenge the trust.
What does it say about the economy when consumers are financing groceries?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss consumers financing groceries and what that says about the economy. Private credit could 'amplify' the next financial crisis. What is Google just broke itself up? Nuclear power giant's stock surges on 20-year deal with Meta. Walmart is supercharging revenue but with fewer workers.
Economists predict more pain for the US from Trump's tariffs
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss economists believe Trump tariffs are hurting the US and global economy. US job openings rose to 7.4M in April. China's new trade negotiator is ready to play hardball. Trump's tax bill heads to the Senate. Bond viglantes are waiting. Americans are 'revenge saving' after years of splurging. Disney is set to lay off hundreds.
Why Nvidia can't quit China
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the stock market continues to hold up in the face of uncertain trade policy. Why Nvidia can't just quit China. Why retirees need to tune out the noise when filing for Social Security. Child tax credit debate could get' really interesting' as the Senate weighs Trump's mega-bill. Its summer vacation time. Tourists are saying NO to America. Can Gen Z save chain restaurants?
Major problem could be on the horizon for the labor market
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recently released ISM data that dipped further for the month. Is there a major problem on the horizon in the labor market? China hits back against Trump claims that it broke trade truce. US dependence on China for rare earth magnets is causing shortages. Bessent says US will never default as Congress faces endgame. The Federal Reserve's demanding next months.
Lower income Americans are stuck in neutral
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong want people to stop making up words to replace already commonly used ones. Are side hustles taking up too much time for workers? Lower income Americans are having a difficult time in the current economic conditions. Zuckerberg is trying everything he can to make Meta a thing. Non-alcoholic beer projected to overtake ale as the second-largest beer category worldwide this year.