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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Boomers vs. Millennials, Bank Warnings, and a Housing Slowdown
Boomers vs. Millennials, Bank Warnings, and a Slowing Job Market
Who really had it harder—boomers or millennials?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the generational debate, and what the data actually says about work, debt, and opportunity.
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Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the generational debate, and what the data actually says about work, debt, and opportunity.
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- Why banks are boosting loan loss provisions
- The real risks from supply chain disruptions
- Can productivity offset a slowing job market?
- How AI and labor trends are reshaping the economy
Rising Oil, Fragile Supply Chains, and Growing Economic Risk
Markets are holding steady—but risks are building beneath the surface.
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down rising oil prices, a new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and why markets aren’t reacting more aggressively. Also covered:
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down rising oil prices, a new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and why markets aren’t reacting more aggressively. Also covered:
- Why supply chain disruptions may be underestimated
- The real risks from oil and global shipping choke points
- What bank earnings are signaling about the economy
- Private credit concerns and growing financial stress
AI Fears Slam Software Stocks as Banking Risks Emerge
AI concerns are starting to ripple through markets—and raise bigger questions.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a sharp selloff in software stocks tied to AI disruption fears, and a new warning about potential cybersecurity risks to the banking system.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a sharp selloff in software stocks tied to AI disruption fears, and a new warning about potential cybersecurity risks to the banking system.
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- Why AI is pressuring software company valuations
- A high-level warning from regulators about AI and banks
- Private credit exposure building in the insurance sector
- What changing expectations mean for markets going forward
Inflation Jumps, Oil Drives Prices Higher, and What the Fed Does Next
Inflation is heating up again, but the story isn’t that simple.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a sharp CPI increase driven by energy prices, and why core inflation remains more stable, for now.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a sharp CPI increase driven by energy prices, and why core inflation remains more stable, for now.
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- Why oil is pushing headline inflation higher
- What to watch in core inflation in the months ahead
- How this impacts Fed policy and rate cuts
- The outlook for mortgage rates and the housing market
Labor Market Shifts, Housing Shortages, and What It Means for Growth
Markets are stuck—but oil is climbing again.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down crude moving back above $100, uncertain progress on the ceasefire, and whether earnings expectations are too optimistic.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down crude moving back above $100, uncertain progress on the ceasefire, and whether earnings expectations are too optimistic.
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- Why oil remains the key driver for markets
- The risk of overly optimistic earnings forecasts
- What’s really happening in the labor market
- Housing shortages and affordability challenges
Markets Defy Chaos, Oil Risks Grow, and AI Raises Bigger Questions
Markets have held up despite a year of chaos—but new risks are building.
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why stocks remain resilient, even as oil disruptions and geopolitical tensions threaten the outlook.
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why stocks remain resilient, even as oil disruptions and geopolitical tensions threaten the outlook.
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- Why markets keep rising despite uncertainty
- The growing risk from oil supply disruptions
- What a lasting ceasefire could mean for the economy
- AI breakthroughs that are raising new concerns
AI Is Getting Dangerous, What Anthropic Just Discovered
A new AI breakthrough is raising serious concerns about security and control.
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down how an Anthropic model uncovered thousands of critical software vulnerabilities—and why it may be too powerful to release widely.
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Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down how an Anthropic model uncovered thousands of critical software vulnerabilities—and why it may be too powerful to release widely.
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- What this AI discovery means for cybersecurity and global risk
- Why tech leaders are starting to sound the alarm
- Markets rallying after a ceasefire announcement
- Oil’s role in shaping the economic outlook
Markets Surge on Ceasefire, Oil Plunges, and What Comes Next
Markets are rallying after a surprise ceasefire—but the outlook is still uncertain.
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down the market reaction, falling oil prices, and what needs to happen next for a lasting recovery.
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Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down the market reaction, falling oil prices, and what needs to happen next for a lasting recovery.
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- Why oil and supply chains still matter most
- The key risks in the Iran ceasefire agreement
- How energy disruptions could impact inflation
- What to watch in shipping, production, and global supply
Ask Todd: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
Small estate planning mistakes can create big problems for your heirs.
Todd Lutsky explains how beneficiary designations, trusts, and retirement accounts need to work together to avoid unintended consequences.
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Todd Lutsky explains how beneficiary designations, trusts, and retirement accounts need to work together to avoid unintended consequences.
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- When to name a trust vs. individual beneficiaries
- How to avoid accidentally disinheriting family members
- The right way to handle IRAs and retirement accounts
- Using trusts to protect assets from taxes, creditors, and divorce