Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti open up the second hour of today's show recapping comments from Ray Dalio, who downplayed the Fed's rate moves having an impact over the longer term. Chuck may or may not have ranted. Plus, is there really a national debt crisis looming? Presidential candidate Donald Trump latest proposal involving the SALT tax. Stack roulette based on an...interesting survey.

Fed meeting day is officially upon us! Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti preview their expectations for the Fed's significant meeting and discuss what they are most looking forward to. Also, why do other central banks in different countries care so much about the interest rate cut coming in the U.S? And Todd Lutsky, estate planning attorney from Cushing & Dolan, joins the show for his weekly caller segment "Ask Todd"

On the second hour of today's show, Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Amazon's announcement to its employees: get back to the office 5 days a week. Also, is raising the federal minimum wage truly a fix? More on the child care economic proposals from both presdiential candidates. And an update on Kroger & Albertson's battle with the FTC regarding their merger.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti start off the show discussing how big of a rate cut they anticipate at the conclusion of the Fed's meeting tomorrow. Plus, will August's better-than-expected retail sales report provide any valuable information ahead of the central bank's decision? Is it a given that a rate cut will actually help the housing market? And, why both candidates continue to ignore the federal deficit.

On the second hour of the show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at an Bloomberg opinion piece discussing how consumer staples stocks are seeing more attention. Plus, Sarah Foster of Bankrate joins the show to talk about their updated wage to inflation index. Which Apple product is getting more attention that the iPhone 16? Plus, stack roulette.

Fed week is upon us. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong give their insight as to how much the Fed will cut interest rates this Wednesday and run through arguments for 25 bps vs 50 bps. Also, what's more important to take note of at the end of this Fed meeting? An update on the Boeing factory workers strike. And the ongoing challenges Ford is seeing in China in relation to EVs.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's latest proposal, no taxes on overtime work, and if this is something that will get blue collar workers excited. Gloomy summer signals worsening picture for China's economy. The deflation breakdown for August 2024. US driving and congestion rates are higher than ever. Paul LaMonica from Barron's joins the show to chat about Petco.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti wonder if the Boeing union strike will cripple the aerospace giant. American Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with immediate raises. Amazon boosts pay for its drivers following threats to unionize. Consumer sentiment climbs to 5-month high as inflation eases. Americans are still pessimistic. The Fed's rate cut dilemma: start big or small? Atlanta Fed's Bostic violated trading rules.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss what the presidential candidates are proposing to solve the worst housing crisis in decades. GM and Hyundai explore a partnership to develop vehicles together. Why are top Jeep dealers blaming the CEO for disasterous choices? What is the cost of lunch at a restaurant? Can Intel stop its staggering fall from grace?