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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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AI Panic, Tariff Confusion & a Housing Market That Won’t Thaw

AI Jitters Return: Is the Magnificent Seven Losing Its Grip?

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti examine growing volatility in the AI trade as markets await Nvidia’s earnings. With software stocks sliding, hedge funds increasing short positions, and the equal-weight S&P 500 outperforming its tech-heavy counterpart, they explore whether leadership in the market is quietly shifting away from the Magnificent Seven.

The hour also covers retailer earnings from Lowe’s and TJX, renewed concerns about housing market softness, and what rising investor anxiety around AI-driven disruption could mean for markets in 2026.

Ask Todd: When Do You Really Need a Trust?

Todd Lutsky explains how estate planning evolves through different stages of life — from simple beneficiary designations when you’re single, to revocable trusts for families with young children, to irrevocable trusts for nursing home planning later in life. He outlines why age, family dynamics, and asset levels all influence whether basic documents are enough or a more sophisticated plan is necessary.

Todd also answers listener questions on Medicaid’s five-year lookback rule, the difference between IRS gifting limits and Medicaid transfer rules, owning out-of-state property to reduce Massachusetts estate taxes, and when it may (or may not) make sense to disclaim an inheritance.

AI Panic, Tariff Whiplash, and the Housing Market Stall

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the market rebound after an AI-driven selloff sparked fears of white-collar job disruption. They examine whether the latest wave of artificial intelligence concerns represents real structural risk — or short-term market overreaction.

Mike and Paul also dive into ongoing tariff uncertainty following the Supreme Court ruling, the complications surrounding potential refunds, and what shifting trade policy means for businesses and consumers. Plus, they analyze Home Depot earnings and what stubbornly slow housing activity signals about the broader economy.

Tariff Chaos: Who Pays the Price Now?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the fallout after the Supreme Court struck down key Trump-era tariffs — only for new tariffs to be reintroduced days later. With billions in potential refunds at stake and uncertainty surrounding Congress’s next move, the hosts examine what this policy whiplash means for businesses, consumers, and long-term investment decisions.

The hour also covers Meta’s massive AI deal with AMD, growing concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting white-collar jobs, and Home Depot’s earnings as a window into the state of the consumer economy.

Are Markets Underestimating the Tariff Fallout?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti continue unpacking the fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down key Trump-era tariffs, followed by the White House’s swift move to implement new 15% global tariffs. They examine what the renewed trade uncertainty means for markets, business planning, foreign negotiations, and Congressional involvement in an election year.

The hour also previews upcoming economic data and major earnings reports from Nvidia, Home Depot, and Salesforce, while exploring broader questions about AI-driven productivity, stock market valuations, and whether volatility is quietly rebuilding beneath the surface.

Is Policy Uncertainty the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the market reaction after the Supreme Court struck down most of the Trump administration’s tariffs — only for new 15% global tariffs to be announced days later. They discuss what the shifting trade policy means for business investment, consumer prices, and economic growth in 2026.

The hour also covers growing volatility beneath the surface of the market, mounting pressure in private credit firms like Blackstone and Blue Owl, and whether continued policy uncertainty could slow hiring and capital spending in the months ahead.

Tariffs Overturned: A Turning Point for Markets and Fed Policy?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs in a 6–3 decision. The hosts examine what the ruling could mean for inflation, corporate earnings, trade negotiations, and the potential refunding of billions in collected tariff revenue.

They also revisit the latest GDP data, debate how the Fed should respond to slowing growth alongside persistent inflation pressures, and discuss the growing divergence within market sectors as investors rotate away from last year’s biggest winners.

Tariffs Overturned: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Markets

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in a 6–3 decision. The hosts discuss the potential implications for trade policy, corporate earnings, inflation expectations, and whether billions in collected tariff revenue could be refunded.

They also break down a softer-than-expected GDP report, what the slowdown means for productivity and Federal Reserve policy, and how shifting expectations around growth and inflation are influencing markets in real time.

A Market Full of Noise — But No Direction?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti examine a market that looks calm on the surface but is experiencing significant turbulence underneath. With tech giants under pressure, defensive stocks surging, and private credit concerns rattling asset managers, the hosts explore whether this unusual dispersion signals healthy rotation — or growing instability.

They also discuss rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions, the long-term fiscal pressures of an aging population, affordability frustrations despite cooling inflation, and a growing debate between the Federal Reserve and the White House over tariffs and monetary policy.