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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How are markets reacting to the Fed's rate cut?
What are the biggest risks post Fed rate cut?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed's 50 basis point rate cut and how they came to that number. What are the updated odds of the soft landing? What are the biggest risks post rate cut? The Fed changed the math for mortgages, is now the time to refinance? What do lower-rates mean for the trillions of dollars in CDs and high-yield savings accounts?
Ask Todd: How many different kinds of irrevocable trusts are there?
Estate planning attorney Todd Lutsky from the law firm of Cushing & Dolan joins the show for his weekly caller segment "Ask Todd".
Does this interest rate cut even matter for the longer term?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti open up the second hour of today's show recapping comments from Ray Dalio, who downplayed the Fed's rate moves having an impact over the longer term. Chuck may or may not have ranted. Plus, is there really a national debt crisis looming? Presidential candidate Donald Trump latest proposal involving the SALT tax. Stack roulette based on an...interesting survey.
Is this the biggest Fed meeting in years?
Fed meeting day is officially upon us! Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti preview their expectations for the Fed's significant meeting and discuss what they are most looking forward to. Also, why do other central banks in different countries care so much about the interest rate cut coming in the U.S? And Todd Lutsky, estate planning attorney from Cushing & Dolan, joins the show for his weekly caller segment "Ask Todd"
Amazon: Get back to the office!
On the second hour of today's show, Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Amazon's announcement to its employees: get back to the office 5 days a week. Also, is raising the federal minimum wage truly a fix? More on the child care economic proposals from both presdiential candidates. And an update on Kroger & Albertson's battle with the FTC regarding their merger.
Fed's ongoing balancing act between inflation and jobs
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti start off the show discussing how big of a rate cut they anticipate at the conclusion of the Fed's meeting tomorrow. Plus, will August's better-than-expected retail sales report provide any valuable information ahead of the central bank's decision? Is it a given that a rate cut will actually help the housing market? And, why both candidates continue to ignore the federal deficit.
Boring consumer staples stocks getting pricey?
On the second hour of the show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at an Bloomberg opinion piece discussing how consumer staples stocks are seeing more attention. Plus, Sarah Foster of Bankrate joins the show to talk about their updated wage to inflation index. Which Apple product is getting more attention that the iPhone 16? Plus, stack roulette.
How big of a rate cut will we see this week?
Fed week is upon us. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong give their insight as to how much the Fed will cut interest rates this Wednesday and run through arguments for 25 bps vs 50 bps. Also, what's more important to take note of at the end of this Fed meeting? An update on the Boeing factory workers strike. And the ongoing challenges Ford is seeing in China in relation to EVs.
Will Trump's latest proposal win over blue collar workers?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's latest proposal, no taxes on overtime work, and if this is something that will get blue collar workers excited. Gloomy summer signals worsening picture for China's economy. The deflation breakdown for August 2024. US driving and congestion rates are higher than ever. Paul LaMonica from Barron's joins the show to chat about Petco.