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Why does Trump vs Powell matter?
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Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the major economic data points coming this week, including bank earnings, CPI, and retail sales. What do we want to hear from the major banks? Trump threatens 30% tariff on EU and Mexico. Tariffs on copper are sending manufacturers scrambling. How to know when you should start to pull cash from retirement savings.
The Nasdaq is mirroring the 90's. Does that mean its in a bubble?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the Nasdaq showing signs of mirroring the 90's but could it avoid the same bubble? Jamie Dimon has a blunt message for Europe: ‘You’re losing’. Ford breaks another record, this time it isn't a good one. Nintendo's use of rare-earth materials could it expose it to the whims of China. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about copper pricing.
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.