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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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Best and Worst price changes over the past year

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti share a list of the best and worst price changes over the previous year. Is Jamie Dimon correct in urging the government to address the current deficit? Americans bills are mounting up and more people are missing their payments. Is Google making a major mistake with their new vision for their search engine? 

Are we finally getting a little relief from inflation?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the April CPI report that showed inflation is easing but consumer spending drops. What is causing the rapid rise in car insurance rates? Todd Lutsky stops by to share some of the Do's and Dont's of life estate planning.

Why has the meme craze returned right now?

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss GameStop continuing to surge as the meme stock craze returns. Massachusetts takes Uber and Lyft to trial over status of gig workers. New Florida law roils its condo market three years after Surfside collapse. Sky-high housing costs propel construction of rental homes. What's on TV? For many Americans, it's now YouTube.

Wholesales prices deal another blow to the Feds inflation battle

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane react to the PPI data that come in hotter than expected. What forecasters say about interest rates and why they disagree. Home Depot misses on revenue, as high interest rates hurt sales. Biden levies sweeping tariffs on China, intensifying trade fight with Trump. Is it time to rethink the 4% retirement withdrawal rule? Janet Yellen's new too-big-to-fail firms.

Why are economists worried about falling birthrates?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the suddenly worrying trend in falling birthrates across the globe. Global chips battle intensifies with $81B subsidy surge. Can your investment portfolio relfect your values? Judge blocks new US rule limiting credit card late fees. Gamestop soars 60% as 'Roaring Kitty', who drove mem craze, resurfaces. Planet Fitness will raise its $10 membership plan for the first time in 26 years.

What is Zombie inflation? Why is it terrifying to Wall Street?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong preview the week in economic data and look at why investors are crowding into soft-landing trades. We've entered a world of zombie inflation. Wall Street is scared witless. Mansion taxes won't improve housing affordability according to many economists. He helped Trump remake global trade. His work isn't done. 

Did EVs miss their moment to become the standard?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Biden's tariffs on EVs coming from China. Carmakers are back to betting on hybrids as EV sales stall. How to lend family money without wrecking your relationship. Why are new college grads going to have a difficult time landing their dream job even in a hot labor market? Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Robinhood becoming much more than just an online trading platform.

US Consumers are not happy with the direction of the economy

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent University of Michigan sentiment poll which showed a drop well below expectations. The S&P 500 is tracking back towards its all-time high. Why higher Fed rates are not totally off the table. Bumble predicts the future of online dating is AI. Why has oil been climbing over the past couple of days? Why is the Dow Jones a terrible index? How are some homebuyers beating high mortgage rates?

Current state of housing w/Mike Simonsen

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why we actually need to build more luxury homes. Mike Simonsen joins the show to share how the housing market is shaping up around the country. The great wealth transfer has started, but millennials and Gen Z may not inherit as much as they anticipate. Tim Cook can't run Apple forever. Who's next? Disney, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle will soon become available. Southwest's preboarding line is out of control.