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This week Michael Farr has a double-length segment with Joshua Huminski on the state of geo-politics in the new Trump era. Joshua has recently returned from an extended trip to Europe and you won't want to miss his insights! But first -- Jim Lebenthal gives us help on the dangers of certainty, and Dan Mahaffee on The Big Beautiful Bill.It's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Michael Farr welcomes Jenny Harrington to discuss her newly published book, "Dividend Investing." As always, Jenny has great insight into the markets and, importantly, the pitfalls for the long term investor. But first up, Kenny Polcari helps us dissect the latest market moves, and Dan Mahaffee joins for his DC round up.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back and Michael Farr welcomes regulars Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee as well as fan favorite, Jack Bouroudjian. The markets have made up the losses for 2025 and are edging into the black. Michael and guests pose the question -- what if everything goes right from here?It's another great FarrCast giving you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Jim Lebenthal joins Michael Farr to discuss the latest in the markets, and how the short term gyrations probably have less impact on the long term investor than one might think. Dan Mahaffee parses the India-Pakistan conflict, and special guest Mark Hamrick helps us see the ongoing changes in financial journalism.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back this week as Michael Farr welcomes former Chief of Staff of the Senate Foreign Services Committee, Lester Munson. Plus, Kenny Polcari on the turbulence in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee gives us a rundown of DC.It's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr speaks with guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee on the long view: how do the changes of the last 80 days alter the next year, next decade, next generation? There are no easy (or absolute) answers, but The FarrCast is here to help provide perspective for you to make your best decisions.The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World
As the opening salvos of the trade war find their targets, markets try and adjust. Listen to The FarrCast for information to make your adjustments!Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on DC, and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker for the bigger picture. (Dr. Lacker thinks recession is likely!)Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington and the World, it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr shares his thoughts on how to navigate the new tariff regime and the instability it brings. Michael discusses the political fallout with Dan Mahaffee, who says the tariffs are in flux, but are likely to stay in some form. For our special guest, Michael welcomes Austin Branson, a small business owner directly impacted by the tariffs. Austin's insight into how his company is affected helps us to understand how the global economy works one company, one worker, at a time.Bringing you insights from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- It's The FarrCast!
This week Michael Farr brings you two segments of the FarrCast with a dive into the latest from the Trump Administration with Dan Mahaffee and latest in the investing world with Jim Lebenthal.Whether the changes are to be eternally endured or eternally enjoyed -- we are here to help you sort out the signal from the noise. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo joins Michael Farr for a deep dive in an extended segment on the Fed, the economy, the new administration, and how it all comes together to impact the economy. It's a don't miss episode! But first, Michael talks with regulars Kenny Polcari on the markets, and Dan Mahaffee on DC.Bringing you insights into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio -- who describes the lines in the market; Dan Mahaffee -- the lines in Congress, and special guest Daryl Owen who gives us some insight into the fallout of the lines that have been crossed.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Mahaffee says an extended government shutdown is likely!But first up, Michael Farr and Kenny Polcari discuss how investors shouldn't read too much into the actions of others. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Shannon Martin of Bankrate.com to discuss some of the impacts on the California fires and Florida hurricanes that have impacts across the economy.It's the FarrCast -- insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The markets keep chugging along even as the political volatility increases. Join Michael Farr as he talks with Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Jenny Harrington to help you parse signal from noise in today's evolving economic and investing landscape.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
On this week's FarrCast Michael Farr and Dan Mahaffee dive into the new administration's negotiation tactics and plausible ways American policy will unfold. Plus Mark Hamrick shares his views of the economy from his perch at Bankrate, and a check-in with market insider, Kenny Polcari.Insight from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr welcomes long time Washington insider and analyst Greg Valliere for a look at how the initial salvos fired by the incoming administration are changing the political, and investing, landscape. But firs, Michael checks in with our regular guests Jim Iuorio and Dan Mahaffee to catch you up on the week.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Can we find anything to talk about on Wall Street, Washington, or the The World this week? Oh boy can we! Michael Farr talks markets and the AI wobble with Kenny Polcari; DC and the Trump honeymoon (such as it is) with Dan Mahaffee; and the international reset with special guest Lester Munson. (Plus some silliness in the latest research from AEI.) It's The FarrCast!
It's a great treat on The FarrCast as Michael Farr welcomes, for the first time to The FarrCast, Tyler Mathisen, longtime CNBC anchor and former Managing Editor. Tyler gives his insight into the economy and markets, and a look at the changing face of media in 21st Century America. But first, Michael talks with Jim Lebenthal on the markets and Dan Mahaffee on DC. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr is back with a new FarrCast and a fantastic discussion with Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo on the outlook (and uncertainties) for 2025. But first up, it's the inimitable Kenny Polcari for a look in to markets, and Dan Mahaffee with a dive into DC. It's The FarrCast! -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Happy New Year from The FarrCast! This week, Michael Farr chats with Jim Lebenthal on why he sees uncertainty (read: risks) rising in 2025, and with Dan Mahaffee previewing the politics of the year. Always bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- It's The FarrCast!
The Top Ten is here! The FarrCast is back with Michael Farr's yearly Top Ten list. Listen in for insight to how Michael evaluates stocks for the coming year.
The FarrCast is back with our monthly check in with Jim Iuorio. Jim explains the wisdom of rebalancing -- and why it can be so painful. Dan Mahaffee outlines the new battle lines in DC. And Michael Farr welcomes special guest Jack Bouroudjian, who is bullish on the coming years in the markets. Bringing you insight from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back this week as Michael Farr welcomes guests Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and Bryn Talkington. The markets are adjusting to the coming Trump Administration and we bring you insight from across Wall Street, Washington, and The World to decipher what comes next.
The FarrCast is back and Michael Farr talks to insiders from Wall Street, Washington, and the World to bring you insight into these tumultuous times. Kenny Polcari makes a case for interest rates rising; Dan Mahaffee gives some clarity into the opening gambit of the Trump transition; and Stephanie Link gives her thoughts on investing today -- and for the coming years.
The elections are over, and Michael Farr welcomes Matt Leffingwell to help us sort out what happened, and what happens next. It's a special election week edition of The FarrCast.
Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo is Michael Farr's special guest this week. From his perch the economy isn't perfect -- but it's chugging along pretty well. He shares the one threat he sees on the horizon, but no storms appear to be approaching. Michael begins with Kenny Polcari looking at the market and a discussion of how beat up is beat up enough to invest? And Dan Mahaffee returns this week and Michael makes an apology. It's Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to The FarrCast this week. Kenny gives his case for the stock market sitting in a holding pattern; Dan gives some color on the holding pattern of the presidential race; and Dr. Lacker helps us understand the cards the Fed is holding to combat inflation. (It's a great history lesson!) This and more from Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
This week on The FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio for a check in on markets. Jim explains why he doesn't look at the market as overbought and what key level he's looking for as confirmation. Dan Mahaffee joins for his thoughts on political developments, and fan favorite Les Munson is back with a look at foreign policy and the success of building coalitions on shared values. Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr kicks off the eighth season of The FarrCast with fan favorites Jenny Harrington, Jim Lebenthal, and of course, Dan Mahaffee. It's 40 days in desert, masterful inaction, and more! Join us for insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
It's the end of Season Seven of The FarrCast and Michael Farr invites Mark Hamrick, one of our frequent special guests since Season One, to join for a discussion about where the cracks in the economy are -- and which ones might be growing. First up though is Kenny Polcari, who maintains we will see significant turbulence ahead, but no imminent crash. And Dan Mahaffee helps us parse the debate and where the political tides are turning. Bring you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
As the markets moved into the angst of September, the FarrCast is with you to give you insight into what moves the markets! Michael Farr welcomes special guest Rob Ferguson for a look at real estate -- where the Fed's rubber meets the economy's road. But first, Jim Iuorio comes to us with why he expects a downdraft, but feels the markets aren't due for more than a correction. And Dan Mahaffee gives color on the latest out of the Trump and Harris camps.
As the election season is upon us, Michael Farr welcomes Joshua Huminski, Senior Vice President for National Security and Intelligence Programs at The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. Joshua helps dissect how the election season is changing foreign relations, and the potential paths and impacts of foreign policy under potential Harris or Trump Administrations. But first, we get a DC update from Dan Mahaffee. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The conventions are over, but what are the potential policy pathways? Michael Farr welcomes Matt Leffingwell & Dan Mahaffee to bring us some notion of what is at stake for the markets in the upcoming election. But first -- Kenny Polcari joins for a discussion of the week on Wall Street. It's Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
We hope The FarrCast is essential for you! This might be our best episode yet; this week Michael Farr talks with fan favorites Jenny Harrington, Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee. It's too good to miss!
But we are sure The FarrCast will help you see the economic landscape more clearly! This week is the "preview" episode of the Federal Reserve's June meeting, and next week, we'll be back again with special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker to review the meeting, and how Powell presented the committee's decision. It's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Summer heats up, but Jim Iuorio is looking for the markets to cool down! Listen to this week's FarrCast as Michael Farr discusses the mid summer choppiness in the market, and why Jim expects rougher days to come. Stay on for special guest Daryl Owen as he gives a Washington insider's perspective on the 2024 election. "The only certain prediction is that in five months we'll all be sick of it." It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
It's the start of summer but The FarrCast still brings you information and discussion to help you discern the signal from the noise on Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The markets are at all time highs with the Dow kissing 40,000 and the FarrCast is here with insight on how to stay disciplined with the markets are high. First up, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a talk about the upsides, and pitfalls, of momentum. Dan Mahaffee joins for the lastest on presidential debates -- yes, we have an agreement on presidential debates. And special guest Joshua Huminski gives us insight into the multi-polar world where power has diffused from DC. It's The FarrCast! -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
This week's FarrCast is a don't miss for sure! Michael Farr welcomes special guest Dr. Jay Bryson for a look forward into the economy. It's not all rainbows and unicorns -- but the likely path is far from bleak as well. Michael and Dan Mahaffee talk about the campus unrest and the ongoing human tragedy in Palestine. And to kick it off, Jim Iuorio checks in on the markets. Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and Jenny Harrington this week. Jim and Michael talk about the market stall, and the importance of patience in finding bargains. Dan Mahaffee gives inside baseball on the travails of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and his attempts to govern, and Jenny Harrington shares her insight into what monetary policy means -- and doesn't mean for the markets. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
It's another great FarrCast as Michael Farr goes around the horn with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee on Wall Street and Washington, then welcomes special guest Liz Young, Chief Strategist from SoFi, for an in depth look at the changes in the investment landscape. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The FarrCast welcomes back fan favorite Lester Munson with his decades of experience in foreign policy to help untangle some of the threads in geo-politics. But first, Michael Farr welcomes back Kenny Polcari with a primer on bargain hunting, and Dan Mahaffee with a look at The Hill. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Bond Trader Scott Stroud for a discussion on what investors need to know about fixed income now that interest rates are closer to longer run historical norms. But first, Jim Iuorio joins for a review of the stellar first quarter in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee breaks down the, well, breaking down of the political parties. Never breaking down, it's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The stock market posts it's best first quarter in five years as we finish March at new record highs. Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a discussion on what to do when the markets are at all-time highs -- and can it continue? Dan Mahaffee gives insight into the latest in DC, and for our special guest, Michael welcomes back Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve. Jeff has been in the room while the Fed makes decisions and he gives outstanding insight into what the pundits -- and too many investors -- are missing about the Federal Reserve's next steps. It's another great FarrCast bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World. Listen today!
The first quarter is drawing to a close and the stock market flirts with Dow 40,000! Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, political analyst Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Jack Bouroudjian for a trip around the horn. Can the economy keep chugging along? Can the markets keep rising? Where are the threats? It's another great FarrCast bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The FarrCast returns with Michael Farr talking markets and strategy with Jim Lebenthal, politics and diplomacy with Dan Mahaffee, and in the special guest segment, Michael welcomes first time guest, Mike Singleton from Invictus Research. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back with your fan favorites Jim Iuorio, Dan Mahaffee, and Kenny Polcari! Michael Farr recaps Wall Street, Washington, and The World, and provides insight into threats, and opportunities, that may lie ahead. Listen today!
Michael Farr's travels continue and this week after a quick look at Washington and Wall Street from producer Harry Jennings, Michael delivers a speech on the challenges the American economy, and more broadly, America, faces. Michael argues the exceptional nature of the American experiment gives us the privilege of taking up the mantle of history. It's a thought provoking FarrCast -- don't miss it!
The markets creep to new highs (S&P 5000!) and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal for insight into how to avoid a misstep. Dan Mahaffee shares the latest from DC, and special guest Joshua Huminski gives us three things he'd do if he were President. Insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
A lot is happening across Wall Street, Washington, and The World, and this week's FarrCast runs a little long -- but is jam packed with information! Michael Farr welcomes our special guest, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board for a dive into the year ahead. But first, Kenny Polcari catches up on the tepid start to the year in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee gives us the rundown in DC, and what the GOP infighting means for the government. Always bringing you insights -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back with special guest Tony Dwyer, taking a deep dive into what has driven the growth of the capital markets in the past decade, and giving us insight into how to invest for coming decades. But first -- Jim Lebenthal joins Michael Farr to assess where the markets are now, and Dan Mahaffee returns to give us an update on DC. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!