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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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Could tariffs lead to higher insurance prices?

Is the job market weaker than it appears?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the job market data that shows the economy added just 143,000 jobs but unemployment fell to 4%. Is the job market weaker than what the data is showing? the University of Michigan sentiment survey shows US consumers feeling worse about inflation and tariffs. Will the job markets performance give the Fed the ammunition it needs to continue the rate cut pause? Where are the best place to put your cash? 

How to trade the trade war...don't

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain why trying to trade the trade war is not the best idea. Should investors rethink the 'set-it-and-forget-it' strategy? Corey Adams, Regional President at Robert Half, joins the show to share how AI is helping companies hire, but does have its drawbacks. Has the 401(k) taken over too much of Americans retirement plans? Only 40,000 federal workers have accepted the buyout, well below hopes. 

Is Tesla running out of juice across the globe?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how earnings reports are impact marketing currently. Tesla's sales in Europe are falling fast adding to US troubles. What to look for in tomorrow's jobs report. Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump wants lower ten-year yields, but not rate cuts. A heated debate breaks out over KFC and Taco Bell. How are Federal Reserve officials feeling about tariffs impact on inflation? Has Ford fallen too far behind?

Why is Nissan rejecting Honda again?

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest rejection by Nissan to create the world's 3rd largest automaker with Honda. Disney hits it big with Moana 2 and announces Disney+ will be centralized. China is targeting Apple yet again. Americans will spend a record amount of money on this year's Super Bowl. Why are the prices of eggs much higher in the Northeast?

How are markets weathering the storm of DeepSeek and China tariffs?

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why markets have been able to withstand the DeepSeek debut and China tariffs. Google's stock tumbles down off disappointing revenue growth. AMD takes a hit after giving questionable outlook for AI growth. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.

Ask Todd: How to start estate planning

This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to begin your estate planning journey and why you need to understand the basics. Todd also takes questions about inheritance money in a trust and when cost basis comes into the equation.

Are credit card interest rates bringing left and right together?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how a trade war will tighten the squeeze on the middle-class. Trump promised a cap on credit card interest rates, it seems hes getting some bipartisan support. Renters in these major cities are finally getting some relief. Has Musk gone a step too far? Ford is losing the race for EV dominance. Alphabet earnings could provide answers on AI and cloud concerns.

How are markets absorbing the tariff suspension?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss China retaliating against the US, intensifying the trade war. How did markets react to the suspension of tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Are markets underestimating the tariff problem? As markets absorb tariff news, it’s a wake-up call for individual investors, or is it? Are millennials underestimating the need to fully prepare for retirement?

Six takeaways from a wild week in AI

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong share six key takeaways from a wild week in AI. Will Russia turn the gas back on now that Trump is in office? Mike shares his preview of the upcoming jobs report. What to expect from Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. Athletes are now getting endorsement deals before they can vote.