Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's fragile trade deals. Inflation vs Unemployment. Which do Americans fear more? Even top earners are falling behind on credit card and car loan payments. Soaring energy costs related to the AI boom are becoming concerning.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the numbers in the latest JOLTS report. A divided Fed eyes future rate cuts but not likely this week. Companies are starting to complain about consumer stress levels. Trump is winning his trade war.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest bragging point for CEOs is shrinking their companies headcounts. Inflation is outpacing wage growth for nearly half of Americans. Americans view their 401(k) as more than just a nest egg. ‘Quishing’ scams dupe millions of Americans as cybercriminals turn the QR code bad.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong preview a very busy week for economic data. Is the US-EU trade deal the least bad outcome? How long can the US economy defy expectations? The Fed hasn't been this divided in 30 years. Are things really changing for the better at Boeing under the new CEO?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss airlines not named Delta or United are having a very difficult year. Airbnb is looking to redefince travel again. McDonald's has lost its way when it comes to value. Can the golden arches recapture value focused customers? What will it take for robotaxis to go global?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the S&P500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting new record highs. Trump says he won't fire Powell despite bout of bickering over renovation costs. Intel to layoff 15% of workers and cancel billions in projects in bid for rebound. Wall Street is challenging the low cost investing revolution. Microsoft CEO says job cuts have been weighing on him.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss home prices hitting a new record in June, dragging down sales. Ted Rossman, Bankrate, joins the show to share the results of a recent back-to-school shopping survey. Trump to tour Federal Reserve, ramping up pressure on Powell. What most Americans get wrong about Social Security. Thousands of workers feel reduced burnout after four day work week trial.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's new trade standard taking shape with 15% tariff deal. Tesla braces for 'rough' quarters as US ends incentives. Google revenue soars on AI boom. Nvidia and AMD CEOs rally behind Trump's AI 'action plan.'

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the magnificent seven companies needing to answer certain questions in their earnings reports. Markets are again abuzz about Meme stocks. Full return to office now required for majority of Fortune 100 desk workers. AI demand drives record electricity supply costs in largest US markets. The billion dollar question looming over college sports.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the US and Japan reaching a trade deal. EU readies no-deal plan to match US's 30% tariff. What should the tariffs rates be? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains how to protect retirement accounts from long-term care.