The Financial Exchange

The Financial Exchange

 

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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AI Fears Slam Software Stocks as Banking Risks Emerge

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.

Also covered:
  • 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.

Also covered:
  • 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.

Also covered:
  • 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.

Also covered:
  • 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.

Also covered:
  • 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.

Also covered:
  • 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

Markets Sell Off, Oil Jumps to $115, and Why Earnings Won’t Matter

Markets are dropping sharply—and oil is back in control.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down rising oil prices, market selloffs, and why earnings season may take a backseat to global conflict.

Also covered:
  • Why oil—not earnings—is driving markets
  • What rising gas and mortgage rates mean for consumers
  • AI’s impact on jobs and early retirements
  • The growing pushback on AI data centers across states

Markets Slide on Iran Deadline, Oil Surges, and Uncertainty Builds

Markets are pulling back as a key deadline in the Iran conflict approaches.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down rising oil prices, market volatility, and the uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. action.

Also covered:
  • Why oil is driving market sentiment
  • What the Iran deadline could mean for global supply
  • How markets are reacting to uncertainty
  • The risks—and limits—of recent market volatility

Markets Drift Higher, Diesel Nears Records, and Why Everything Feels Expensive

Markets are steady—but rising costs are telling a different story.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down diesel prices nearing record highs, housing affordability challenges, and why the economy feels worse than the data suggests.

Also covered:
  • Why diesel prices matter more than gas
  • The squeeze on housing, maintenance, and affordability
  • How a growing upper middle class is changing spending dynamics
  • The risks and hype around upcoming AI IPOs