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Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane jump into a recent WSJ article detailing the economic struggles of younger Americans. Are they seeing more challenges than previous generations? Also, a chat about some steps that could be taken to help improve housing affordability and inventory issues. Plus, how relying on online sources to help retirement anxiety could be a major error for most. 

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane preview the week ahead, including a big Fed meeting, more first quarter earnings from the likes of Amazon and Apple, a jobs report on Friday and much more. Also, are traders beginning to show concerns about November's election? And Tesla finally scores a significant win in China.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how Google and Microsoft left Meta in their wake with the latest earnings reports. China will pay consumers $1,400 to replace their old cars. How economists could make themselves more useful. With inflation this high, nobody knows what the dollar is worth anymore. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about why big banks are taking a risk on fintech.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the release of the Fed's key inflation measure which rose 2.8% year over year. Inflation worries are impacting investors. Should the Fed remail independent from the execuvite branch? Do the GDP and Dow reflect American well-being? The dream of Fed rate cuts in 2024 is slipping away. The thrill is back for retail investors.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why the Fed could cause housing to get more expensive. US White-Collar job growth stalls, even in pandemic boomtowns. TikTok ultimatum puts a target on the backs of US companies operating in China. If a sale of TikTok is forced, what will it sell for? About 1 in 4 US adults over 50 say they expect to never retire. US fertility rates drops to a record low. Companies are already finding work arounds for the non compete ruling.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane react to the GDP rate coming in well below expectations. Does this report show the need for the Fed to raise rates? Why is Meta's stock tanking after posting record revenue? Microsoft and Alphabet have the hopes of the Magnificent Seven on their backs today. Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds for cancellations and delays. Southwest is exiting four airports as Boeing troubles impact the entire industry.