The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

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 rundow...

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...

The FarrCast kicks of 2024 with Jim Iuorio, Matt Leffingwell, and special guest, Lester Munson! Markets are starting the year with a pullback -- but that's not surprising after the hot finish to 2023. Michael Farr & Jim Iuorio discuss trends to watch (and others to ignore!) as the year unfolds. Matt Leffingwell is in this week, pinch-hitting for Dan Mahaffee, and gives us deep insight into...

Michael Farr's top picks for 2024!

The final regular episode of 2023 is a great roundup with Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on Washington, and special guest Greg McBride from Bankrate.com on consumer attitudes, and what hints it gives us about the markets in the coming year. Listen today!

The Dow crosses a milestone and the broader market approaches it's all time high. It's no time to be complacent! Michael Farr talks with Jim Iuorio on the latest market movements and the importance of a discipline. Dan Mahaffee helps us make sense of Washington. And we have a special treat -- fan favorite Jenny Harrington is our special guest! Jenny talks about her experience and how it he...

This week we bring you a bonus segment -- the complete conversation between Michael Farr and Dr. Jay Bryson recorded on November 30. Dr. Bryson shares his insights into the economy, and what he thinks the most likely trajectory for 2024 will be. Last week, we edited the segment for time, but this weekend, take the time to listen to Dr. Bryson's complete comments on The FarrCast -- Wall Street,...

This week we are coming to you with an abbreviated FarrCast. Michael Farr shares his thoughts on the current market, and observations from a recent investment conference where the air was filled with promises. Also, check out our other posting this week, the complete conversation Michael had with Dr. Jay Bryson from November 30.

The economy chugs along, but it seems like nearly everyone hates it. The FarrCast is here to help sort through the emotions to help you get a clear view of the economic & investing landscape! This week Michael Farr welcomes guests Kenny Polcari, our political analyst Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo, Dr. Jay Bryson. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and...

Michael Farr shares his thoughts on this Thanksgiving and where treasure lies. (Recorded as part of the November 22 edition of The FarrCast)

On this Thanksgiving week edition of The FarrCast, Michael welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a look at markets. Jim has been pilloried for his outlook this year -- and he has largely been correct. But Jim reminds us to take anyone's forecast, even his, with a grain of salt. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at politics and geo-politics, and the necessity for, and dearth of, critical thinking. Finally, Mi...

A flock of "yes" has appeared on Wall Street, in Washington, and across The World, and Michael Farr is back to dive in to what it means and what comes next. Michael welcomes Kenny Polcari for discussion on what earnings seasons tells about the next moves in the market; Dan Mahaffee takes shot at explaining the moves in DC; and for our special guest, we have Fixed Income Manager Scott Str...

This week on The FarrCast, Michael Farr opens with a fascinating discussion on investment discipline with Jim Iuorio. Dan Mahaffee gives us an update on DC, and Michael is joined by special guest Stephanie Link for a look ahead. The path for the rest of the year looks positive, but 2024 is murkier -- and that leads back to a discussion on the necessity of robust discipline for the wise investor. A...

This week's FarrCast is especially information packed. Michael Farr and his guests, Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, take a deep deep into the markets, global politics, and the problems (and extraordinary resilience!) of the American economy. Listen today!

In a wide ranging conversation with Michael Farr, Dr. Lacker shares his insights into the Federal Reserve's policies, the risks they face, and how it impacts your pocketbook, and your investment. Please enjoy this complete, uncut segment from our November 2, 2023 recording.

Michael Farr is traveling this week, so Harry Jennings steps in as guest host for an abbreviated edition of The FarrCast to catch you up. Kenny Polcari revises his outlook as the markets slide below key levels. Dan Mahaffee joins for a rundown of the new Speaker of the House and what he can expect -- and we can expect -- from the beginning of his tenure. And finally, Harry has arranged for a speci...

The markets are wobbling; the wars look worse; and there is chaos on The Hill. But don't fear! Michael Farr and The FarrCast are here to make sense of it all! Michael welcomes guests Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and Mark Hamrick for a look at Wall Street, Washington, and The World. Listen today!

It's a huge week with war in the mideast and the House without a Speaker. Yet the markets continue to inch upwards, and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal to analyze the market, and why no can ever be certain of what comes next. Discipline is key to deal with the uncertainty of the future. For our Washington segment, Mahaffee is away this week, but our old friend Matt Leffingwell steps to the...

It's a turbulent week across Wall St, Washington, and The World, and Michael Farr and his guests help you to discern between signal and noise. Bryn Talkington sees signs of a short term bounce in the markets; Dan Mahaffee sees continued turmoil in DC; and Jim Iuorio gives a great explanation of how the diminishing money supply is slowing the markets down. Always bringing you insight beyond the...

From time to time on the FarrCast, we record a segment that we feel is so good, so important, that it is worthy of being circulated on its own. Such is the special guest segment recorded at the beginning of season seven with Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist for Wells Fargo. Dr. Bryson, in less than 20 minutes, gives an overview of the difficulty in monetary policy faced by the Federal Reserve, and...

The FarrCast kicks off Season Seven with special guest, Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo. Dr. Bryson explains the dilemma the Fed, and gives an understandable overview of monetary policy that every investor needs to know (all in less than 20 minutes!) But first up, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a look at the markets, and a look back at a truly troubled market in 1987. Plu...

Jim Lebenthal guest hosts for a talk with Dan Mahaffee on the shutdown and why it isn't a big deal to the markets -- yet. First up though, Jim welcomes Ben Pace, the CIO of Cerity Partners for a discussion on how the landscape has changed for investors in the last two years, and what questions need to be asked moving forward. Completing six season of insight into Wall Street, Washington, and T...

This is the first two segments of this week's FarrCast featuring guest host Jim Lebenthal -- who explains why he's bullish on the end of year -- and Dan Mahaffee -- who gives an update on unpleasant people. Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Michael Farr is traveling this week, so producer Harry Jennings pinch-hits on an abbreviated Labor Day Week edition of the FarrCast. The headlines across Wall Street, Washington, and The World are fairly sedate this week, but Harry talks with Dan Mahaffee and Jim Iuorio about what looks to be coming to the boil as we enter autumn.

As Michael Farr wraps up his last show of season six, Jack Bouroudjian joins for a look into his crystal ball, which has been better than pretty much anyones. Jack has been telling us about the productivity boom in AI and other emerging technologies, but this week he warns us as well: the word to listen for is "disintermediation." But first up, Kenny Polcari tell us not to expect smooth...