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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Current state of the US labor market

Could investors be in for a big surprise in 2025?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the possibility of a major inflation surprise for investors in 2025. The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone’s guess. 5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists. What is the difference between dividends and buybacks? China is seemingly retaliating with their probe into Nvidia.

Stock market has a chance to do something unprecedented in 2025

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stock market having an opportunity in 2025 that has very rarely happened in the past. Are dividend stocks primed for a comeback in 2025? Apple tops the list of best-managed companies in 2024. Many seniors are continuing to work past retirement age, and it isn't for the money. Retails returns are becoming an $890B problem. Payments are going digital, but many seniors still rely on cash.

Assad in Syria, it's a wrap

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Assad's rule collapsing in Syria. Will this create another power vacuum in the middle east? Why Turkey is the country to watch during the Syrian government's transition. What are some of the most well-known B2B companies? Tik Tok creators are reacting to the potential ban on the app. Nvidia hit with China probe in global tech war escalation.

Why you should ignore most stock market forecasts

On the second hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the news of the day and also bring up recent articles regarding stock market forecasts and how pricey stocks are getting. Should you simply ignore these? Plus, with cars getting older, are repair bills bound to get higher? A retirement expert says...don't retire? Paul LaMonica talks Verizon.

What the November jobs report means for rate cuts

On the first hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong run through the November jobs report, which came in slightly better-than-expectations. What does this latest labor data point mean for the Fed in December and beyond? Plus, more chatter on the labor market including unemployment, those looking for jobs, and a certain age group raising concerns. And, breaking news regarding a possible ban of TikTok.

Will the government force Airlines to reign in junk fees?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing battle between Senators and Airlines over the use of junk fees. Sarah Foster from Bankrate joins the show to chat about workers that got raises in 2024. What are the challenges and joys of employing Gen Z workers? How can parents help their boomerang children without derailing their own retirement?

What you need to know about Bitcoin passing $100,000

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Jerome Powell's comments about the Fed having flexibility on the timing of future rate cuts. Initial jobless claims climb amid holiday volatility. Bitcoin soars past $100,000 on Trump's pro-crypto pick for SEC. DOGE's big ideas include ending remote work and daylight saving changes. France's government collapse does not signal European finicial crisis. Trump tax cuts won't help the economy grow, budget office finds.

Will home prices crash in 2025?

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane take a look at housing predictions for 2025. Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Will home prices crash in 2025? Salesforce hits a record high as the company continues to ride the AI boom. Florida woman who led a nearly $200 million Ponzi scheme sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Ask Todd: Current state of estate tax exemptions

This week, Todd Lutsky details the current estate tax exemptions and where those exemptions are heading in 2025. Todd also takes questions from listeners about their personal estate planning needs.