The Financial Exchange with Barry Armstrong breaks business news first in New England. The longest running business news host in Boston, Barry reports on the latest business developments throughout the country in New England with heavy hitting interviews from CEO’s, analysts and prominent business media professionals.
Is Canada getting a little too cozy with China?
Why markets keep failing to broaden out beyond big tech
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss markets continuing to fail to broaden out beyond big tech. Taiwan pledges $250B in US spending in exchange for lower tariffs. Trump moves to have tech giants pay for surging power costs. Verizon outage tied to software update. What happens to society if the current system breaks down?
Why the stock market doesn't care about the world being a dumpster fire
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the world being a dumpster fire and the stock market doesn't care. Michael Santoli (CNBC) joins the show to chat about how markets have performed since the start of the year, if market broadening out will be different this time, and how the Mag 7 gets out of its funk. Verizon customers experience an hours-long widespread outage. Despite Trump's claims, grocery price are rising.
Did TSMC's results show the AI boom still has room to run?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss TSMC's blockbuster spending plans and results and if it shows that the AI boom will continue. Goldman's stock traders beat their own Wall Street record. BlackRock total assets hit record $14T as ETFs surge. Why have the vibes on megabanks changed? 7 signs you need a financial advisor in 2026.
Bigger tax refunds are coming in 2026. What does that mean for the economy?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bigger tax refunds coming in 2026. What could this mean for the economy? Netflix weighs amending its Warner Bros. bid to make it all cash. More drivers have a $1,000 or more car loan payment. What can buyers expect in 2026? Is Delta on the right path even if investors don't see it? Pimco says rally sweeping emerging markets could last years.
Why you should be more concerned about the labor market than inflation
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss wholesale inflation coming in softer than expected. Why you should care more about the labor market than inflation. Trump wants to run the economy hot. Will he succeed? Bank of America's profit climbs as consumer spending rises. Why are bank stocks dropping despite solid earnings? US mortgage rates slide to one of the lowest levels since 2022. The Trump administration takes aim at home-builder stock buybacks.
Cutting government spending is the only real solution to the affordability crisis
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how the latest inflation report will impact future rate cuts. Trump unveils barrage of proposals to address affordability. Bill Ackman pitches prepayment penalties as way to cut mortgage rates. Why won't the government use the simple tool to solve affordability.
Trump allies fear blowback from Powell investigation
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the December CPI report that shows prices rose less than expected. Trump allies and officials fear blowback from Powell probe. Will Jerome Powell remain at the Fed after his term as Chair concludes? JPMorgan investment-banking fees drop on underwriting miss. Boston has given out 64 free liquor licenses. How does this change the city?
Why a 10% credit card interest rate cap a bad idea
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump calling for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The dream of Florida retirement is fading for the middle-class. Retiring early is looking more difficult. What is the FIRE movement? The great millennial career crisis. Walmart teams up with Google Gemini on shopping tool.
Is Central Bank independence a good or bad thing?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Jerome Powell under investigation over renovations. Is Central Bank independence a good or bad thing? Americans are right to be worried about the labor market. Why do we care so much about jobs data? Magnificent 7's stock market dominance shows signs of cracking. GOP lawmakers back stock trading crackdown.