The Financial Exchange Show

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane open the second hour of today's show diving into the latest data from the spring housing market in terms of the impact of mortgage rates. Are home price cuts on the way? Will inventory improve? Also, more new graduates are becoming victims of new job scams. Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan checks in. And of course, stack roulette.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane open the show to discuss what they anticipate from the Federal Reserve at the conclusion of their monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon. Will they cut rates at all this year? Is a rate hike possibly in the cards? Also, do only the final 10 minutes matter for markets? Mike and Paul address this, citing a recent Bloomberg article. Plus, McDonald's first quarter results and consumer spending evidence, and more.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane jump into a recent WSJ article detailing the economic struggles of younger Americans. Are they seeing more challenges than previous generations? Also, a chat about some steps that could be taken to help improve housing affordability and inventory issues. Plus, how relying on online sources to help retirement anxiety could be a major error for most.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane preview the week ahead, including a big Fed meeting, more first quarter earnings from the likes of Amazon and Apple, a jobs report on Friday and much more. Also, are traders beginning to show concerns about November's election? And Tesla finally scores a significant win in China.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how Google and Microsoft left Meta in their wake with the latest earnings reports. China will pay consumers $1,400 to replace their old cars. How economists could make themselves more useful. With inflation this high, nobody knows what the dollar is worth anymore. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about why big banks are taking a risk on fintech.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the release of the Fed's key inflation measure which rose 2.8% year over year. Inflation worries are impacting investors. Should the Fed remail independent from the execuvite branch? Do the GDP and Dow reflect American well-being? The dream of Fed rate cuts in 2024 is slipping away. The thrill is back for retail investors.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the Fed could cause housing to get more expensive. US White-Collar job growth stalls, even in pandemic boomtowns. TikTok ultimatum puts a target on the backs of US companies operating in China. If a sale of TikTok is forced, what will it sell for? About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire. US fertility rates drops to a record low. Companies are already finding work arounds for the non compete ruling.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane react to the GDP rate coming in well below expectations. Does this report show the need for the Fed to raise rates? Why is Meta's stock tanking after posting record revenue? Microsoft and Alphabet have the hopes of the Magnificent Seven on their backs today. Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds for cancellations and delays. Southwest is exiting four airports as Boeing troubles impact the entire industry.

Todd Lutsky, Cushing & Dolan, stops by to share his expertise on transfering assets in the event that inheritance plans change. Should you add a safety deposit box to your trust? How can I protect my rental property from divorce? What is Schedule A listing?

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss traders adding bets that the Fed will skip interest rate cuts this year. Visa profit surges 17% as consumer card spending climbs. Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com, joins the show to chat about how many Americans are taking on debt to go on a vacation this summer. What does Boeing need from its next CEO? The FTC bans noncompete agreements that restrict job switching. Gold has gone gangbusters. Retirement savers shouldn't get carried away.

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss how Big Tech has been leading the recent rally. Tesla accelerates rollout of more-affordable EVs as profit drops sharply. Elon Musk needs cheaper Tesla's to pay for everything else he wants. TikTok isn't going away, at least not yet. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his expertise on leaving assets for your beneficiaries.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane take a look at why there has been a dramatic shift from the beginning of the year on how investors are viewing where interest rates are headed. Why is the FTC suing to block another merger? Why are 'pay later' lenders feuding with credit bereaus? Is delaying retirement the only way to enjoy? Chipotle keeps raising its prices and we keeping eating their burritos.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane take a look at what is driving the current market rally. Can Big Tech answer some of the looming AI questions? What is Tesla going to do to dig itself out of its downward spiral? China is taking a page out of the US's playbook on how to save an economy. GM posts a strong first quarter, but is it sustainable? Apple's problems in China are only worsening.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the latest TikTok ban proposal in the US House is going to get major pushback from China. Tesla and Li Auto cut prices in China as EV competition ramps up. Reversing the real-estate doom loop is possible, just ask Detroit. Americans have a new TV habit. Subscribe, watch, cancel, repeat.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how poorly things shaped up to end the week. Can Big Tech's upcoming earnings prop the market back up? How not to invest in the bond market. Is the Fed's forecasting method outdated? Home sellers have given up waiting for favorable rates. Big banks have been pushed aside for giant fund managers.