The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

This week Michael Farr's special guest is Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, for a preview of Jackson Hole. Dr. Lacker says it's too early to start celebrating, but the last couple of months of data give credence to the idea of the soft landing. But first up, Michael welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a talk on how to invest in an (overly) concentrated market, and Dan Mahaffee explains why flying Air Prigozhin i...

But everything's good on the FarrCast! Michael Farr returns from his western sojourn to welcome Kenny Polcari for the latest on the markets, and why more of a pullback wouldn't be surprise (or a disaster.) Dan Mahaffee helps catch us up on geo-politics. And for our special guest segment, Michael welcomes back fan favorite, Stephanie Link who's call on the consumer has been spot on. Goi...

Michael Farr is travelling this week, and as we wind down season six, we have a special radio essay from Michael on the state of America -- what makes him hopeful, and what makes him worried.

The downgrade of US credit isn't good news, but it has come at a time that blowing a little froth off the market is healthy. Michael Farr talks with Jim Iuorio about the technical levels Jim is watching, as well as the fundamental threats and opportunities in the markets. Plus, Dan Mahaffee on the latest in Trump World, and Michael closes with his thoughts on investing in the idea of America....

The markets drift higher and the economy chugs along. So why is Michael Farr concerned? Reversion to the mean is the theme this week as Michael talks to Kenny Polcari on the markets, and special guest Greg McBride from Bankrate.com on the economy. Plus, Dan Mahaffee on the developments in the Mideast and in China. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The weather is hot -- and so are the markets! The oft predicted recession remains elusive. Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal and special guest Jenny Harrington to discuss if there is value left in the markets. Plus, Dan Mahaffee with the DC rundown. Insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

On this week's FarrCast Michael Farr's special guest Daryl Owen and our senior political analyst Dan Mahaffee both talk about dysfunction in the GOP House Caucus and how that is impacting politics and politics. Plus, Daryl shares insights into the world's energy economics, and Dan discusses the long term problems Xi faces in China. BUT FIRST -- Kenny Polcari and Michael talk about the...

Jim Iuorio joins Michael Farr to take a victory lap on his market call, last month, but he says he was right for the wrong reasons. Learn what he's looking for next. Dan Mahaffee joins for the latest from DC and Secy. Yellen's trip to China. Michael is joined by special guest Heather Long from The Washington Post for a deep dive into how work life is changing cities, productivity, and the...

This week Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a discussion of the astounding performance of the markets year to date. In the second and third segments, Michael talks with Joshua Huminski and Lester Munson on the state of Ukraine, NATO, China, and more -- and what it could mean for the economy and ultimately, your money. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

It's not a pause or a pivot, but a skip, so says the Fed watchers in the know. Michael Farr welcomes guests in the know Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Mark Hamrick for a look at what the Fed thinks about the economy -- and what the economy thinks about Fed policy. Bringing you insight beyond the headlines -- it's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Our special guest, Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo, says 4% is sooner rather than later: he expects the next CPI read to be closer to 4% than 5%. He and Michael Farr discuss the resiliency of the economy and a reasonable sanguine forecast. But first, Michael welcomes Kenny Polcari for a discussion on the market surge, and Dan Mahaffee with the developments in the Trump saga. Bring...

It's been quite a week with Wall Street, Washington, and The World piling into the wreck of the debt ceiling crisis -- yet we appear unscathed. Is compromise and coming together in the middle signaling a new way forward? Michael Farr welcomes Greg Valliere to decipher the politics and policy. Plus, Dan Mahaffee gives his analysis. But first, Michael is joined by Jim Iuorio for his monthly look...

Jim Lebenthal is Michael Farr's market guest today and they discuss the latest market move, driven by a narrow few stocks. Dan Mahaffee says why he's not expecting a US debt default, and who he is keeping an eye on. And for our special guest, fan favorite Stephanie Link returns for a discussion of where the hidden gems lie in a confused market. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washin...

The FarrCast is back with markets bumping up against support again, whispers of a debt ceiling deal and The Fed telegraphing they aren't quite done yet. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Fed, for a dive into what's going on on Wall Street, in Washington, and across the World.

This week on the FarrCast we are sharing with you the audio of a webinar recorded live on May 8, 2023. Michael Farr explores what we know, and don't know, about the debt ceiling debate. Michael is joined by FarrCast regular Dan Mahaffee for a look at the policy and politics, and from Wells Fargo, Michael Pugliese for an examination of the possible economic and market fallout.

Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal this week for an extended discussion on the Federal Reserve and how the investing environment has shifted as the Fed wrestles with inflation and stress in the banking system. Michael is joined by Dan Mahaffee for the Kubler-Ross five stages of death and debt-ceiling negotiations. Insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

The FarrCast is back with Dan Mahaffee and Michael Farr discussing the changes in the media landscape, and what it means for policy and politics. But first, Michael welcomes Jim Iuorio for market insight and Jim shares where he sees value -- but warns research is needed. For our special guest, we are joined by Joshua Huminski, who shares insight into Ukraine, and the longer run effects of the chan...

This week's FarrCast features market talk with Kenny Polcari, debt ceiling talk with Dan Mahaffee, and a special treat, Liz Young from SoFi joining Michael Farr for a look forward -- don't be fooled by the calm, says Liz, the market adjustments to an evolving economy is only half way through.

We are approaching earnings season and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal to talk about what he sees in the markets and what he's looking for next. Dan Mahaffee gives us a breathless rundown of politics and policy from a busy week. And Michael welcomes special guest Jenny Harrington for a discussion of the cross currents in the economy and why investors have to be patient. Bringing insight in...

Jim Iuorio joins Michael Farr for his monthly insights into the markets and talks about being uncomfortably right about the markets. Jim's view of the future is reasonably sanguine, but he's the first to say, crystal balls are pretty murky these days. Matt Leffingwell joins Michael for our look at DC, and Matt previews a bombshell New York Times article coming this weekend that could chang...

The stock market makes a "golden cross" -- Kenny Polcari joins Michael Farr to talk about the movement, and if exuberance is warranted. Dan Mahaffee joins for a discussion on a subtle shift in Chinese priorities, and special guest Mark Hamrick talks with Michael about the crisis in the banking sector, and what to expect from the Fed. Coming to you every week with insights from Wall Stree...

And the world certainly seems to have no shortage of chaos! But to bring a little order to the universe, Michael welcomes the effervescent Kenny Polcari, the studious Dan Mahaffee, and the nigh-upon prescient, Jack Bouroudjian. It's a another great FarrCast bringing you insights into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

It's been a huge week, and The FarrCast is here to make sense of it. Michael Farr begins with a quick look at the SVB collapse and what it tells us about the Fed, the markets, and ourselves. Dan Mahaffee joins for a discussion on the latest from Ukraine with the downing of a US drone in international airspace, and special guest Jim Lebenthal talks with Michael about risk, rewards, and the virtue o...

Michael Farr opens this episode with Kenny Polcari and they discuss markets, and how recent changes may change the way investors think about their portfolios. Dan Mahaffee gives us and update on DC, and for our special guest, Michael welcomes Shannon Saccocia. Shannon gives her long term outlook, and explains some of the disconnects we see in the financial world today.  Always bringing you in...

The FarrCast kicks off this week with our monthly check-in from Jim Iuorio. As always, Jim helps understand the headfakes from the underlying forces in the markets. Next up, Michael Farr welcomes Dan Mahaffee for a look beneath the headlines driving world geo-politics. For our special segment, we get a treat as Michael is joined by Bryn Talkington, who shares great insight into investing for the l...