EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 38 MIN
Strong Jobs Report Shifts Fed Expectations as Rate Cut Hopes Fade
from The Financial Exchange Show · host The Financial Exchange Network
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a stronger-than-expected January jobs report showing 130,000 new jobs added and unemployment ticking down to 4.3%. With wage growth accelerating and inflation still elevated, the discussion turns to whether the Federal Reserve has misread the economy and whether markets are wrongly pricing in rate cuts later this year. The hosts also explore how fiscal stimulus, tariffs, immigration shifts, and historically low unemployment complicate traditional economic modeling. Later in the hour, Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan joins for “Ask Todd,” answering listener questions about irrevocable trusts, tax ID numbers, estate planning costs, and income flexibility within Medicaid planning structures.
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Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a stronger-than-expected January jobs report showing 130,000 new jobs added and unemployment ticking down to 4.3%. With wage growth accelerating and inflation still elevated, the discussion turns to whether the Federal Reserve has misread the economy and whether markets are wrongly pricing in rate cuts later this year. The hosts also explore how fiscal stimulus, tariffs, immigration shifts, and historically low unemployment complicate traditional economic modeling. Later in the hour, Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan joins for “Ask Todd,” answering listener questions about irrevocable trusts, tax ID numbers, estate planning costs, and income flexibility within Medicaid planning structures.
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