The Financial Exchange with Barry Armstrong breaks business news first in New England. The longest running business news host in Boston, Barry reports on the latest business developments throughout the country in New England with heavy hitting interviews from CEO’s, analysts and prominent business media professionals.
The Nasdaq is mirroring the 90's. Does that mean its in a bubble?
Markets still don't believe Trump's tariffs
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump threatening some Canadian goods with a 35% tariff. Vietnam is surprised by Trump's tariff decision. A key piece of the next consumer-price report risks upsetting the bond market. The White House just took its most aggressive stance yet against Jerome Powell. Will tariffs impact Q2 earnings? Goldman Sachs is piloting its first autonomous coder in major AI milestone for Wall Street.
Inflation is eating the labor market
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss inflation eating away at the labor market because gains might just be a mirage. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the show to share the results of a recent side hustle survey. How Volkswagen's electric bus went from American flagship to flop. Tech platforms are struggling to indentify AI generated pictures.
Are Trump's tariffs on Brazil really about China?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil might actually be a shot at China. Trump says 50% levy on copper imports to take effect August 1st. Fresh tariff games are leaving small businesses dazed. Fed says most policymakers see risks tariffs will cause persistent infaltion.
Americans are eating cheaper. What does that mean for the economy?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss two Kevins battling to be the next Fed Chair. Home sellers have gotten tired of cutting prices. Many are yanking their houses of the market. Americans are eating cheaper. What does that mean for the economy? Why carmakers need to bring back buttons. Trump sends more letters dictating high tariff rates around the world.
Will Trump hold firm on his no tariff extension?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump proclaiming there will no more extensions for tariffs and threatens hightened tariffs on copper and pharma. Short-term inflation expectations tick down while household financial expectations improve. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his insight on determining medicaid eligibility.
Ask Todd: Determining medicaid eligibility
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the process and qualifications to determine medicaid eligibility, when to get the clock started, changes coming to medicaid, and state-to-state differences.
Which workers will AI hurt the most?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss markets not taking Trump's tariff threats seriously anymore. 'Big beautiful bill' may help some seniors on Social Security. But it doesn't eliminate taxes on benefits. Bad policy keeps getting in the way of economic progress. Which workers will AI hurt the most? Amazon turns prime day into prime week.
What if this time really is different for investors?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's new tariff threats set off a global scramble to avoid tariffs. What if this time really is different for investors? The Trump administration wants lower rates but is going about it the wrong way.
Stop trying to predict the unpredictable
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump sets August 1st as the tariff start date. Want to know where the economy is heading? Don't trust those who have the answers. Why some see the dollar's drop as a sign America is losing its financial might. Late-career job losses are blurring what retirement looks like. Homeowners who gambled on lower rates are paying the price. Elon Musk is running out of road in China.