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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Economy Looks Fine Until Energy Hits

from The Financial Exchange Show · host The Financial Exchange Network

The economy is holding steady but a new risk is building fast.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a solid Q1 GDP report and why underlying trends in housing and the labor market had started to stabilize.Also covered:Why AI driven investment is carrying a large share of economic growthWhat steady jobless claims say about the labor market right nowSigns housing may be finding a floor after recent weaknessWhy rising energy prices could quickly change the outlookWhat the Fed is watching as inflation pressures build againWhat happens if energy costs start to overwhelm an otherwise stable economy.

The economy is holding steady but a new risk is building fast.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down a solid Q1 GDP report and why underlying trends in housing and the labor market had started to stabilize.Also covered:Why AI driven investment is carrying a large share of economic growthWhat steady jobless claims say about the labor market right nowSigns housing may be finding a floor after recent weaknessWhy rising energy prices could quickly change the outlookWhat the Fed is watching as inflation pressures build againWhat happens if energy costs start to overwhelm an otherwise stable economy.

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