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Can We Add That to the List? Oct 09, 2026

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Michael Farr shares the one number he's watching, and why. Jim Iuorio joins and he shares why he's taking some profits. Jim is staying constructive, but not exactly bullish. Dan Mahaffee joins with insight into how next month's midterm results will set the tenor of the 2028 Presidential race.

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The Shock Absorbers Are Shot Oct 03, 2026

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The calendar rolls over to the fourth quarter and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, who remains optimistic in spite of a rough September and cracks appearing in the bond market. And it's not Pollyanna-ish: Jim has his reasons and explains his pillars of long term investing.

Mahaffee is still in Europe, but we have a special treat as Daryl Owen joins for a look at DC, and his expertise, the energy markets. Daryl tells us the shock absorbers are gone and we might be facing an ugly winter in oil.

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September Is the Cruellest Month Sep 25, 2026

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It's an abbreviated edition this week, as Mahaffee and Polcari are on the road, but Michael Farr is with you with insights into the markets and Washington. Robert Farr joins with talk of FOMO and what he's hearing from clients.

The bond market has spoken, and the equity market is catching up. We are seeing a bifurcation in the market that is more than just September jitters. The Administration is considering a ban on fuel exports and while there may be short term gains from that, there are heavy costs to be paid.

FarrBlast: Tugging on a String Sep 16, 2026

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The Federal Reserve pulls the trigger on the rate hike, and Michael Farr and Kenny Polcari discuss what it means, and doesn't mean for the markets. Dan Mahaffee joins for the geo politics of inflation, and how in the interrelated world, nothing can be compartmentalized. Plus, Dan puts on his tin-foil hat for a moment to talk about coincidences that he is worried aren't coincidental.

You Gotta Have a Chair When the Music Stops Aug 30, 2026

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For investors, the music from AI is continuing loud and strong as NVidia posts blowout earnings. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a look at the numbers and the broader implications of the AI theme to the economy. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the Senate races shaping up and a quick look around the world.

Pay Up for Remaining August Aug 21, 2026

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The bond market is beginning to move and the stock market is taking notice. Michael Farr begins this week with Kenny Polcari who says the AI theme is as robust and compelling as ever -- but the calculus is changing. Michael and Kenny discuss the difference and separate between a great idea and a great investment. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the primaries and reminds us, in case we forgot, North Korea is the bad one.

Everything Goes Fine Until It Doesn't Aug 08, 2026

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On this week's FarrBlast Michael Farr talks markets with Jim Iuorio, and presents a case that the Fed raising short term rates may actually ease pressure on the bond market, and *lower* rates on the long end. Jim shares a litany of concerns, and explains why he's still bullish. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the Camp David dust up and how the geo politics of the world are shifting.

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That Ship Has, Well, Not Sailed Apr 19, 2026

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An Exhalation -- Not a Resolution Apr 10, 2026

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The markets celebrated the announcement of a cease fire, and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio for a look under the hood. Is this the all-clear? Jim re-evaluates his advice from last week, and shares the technical levels he's looking for now. Plus, Michael and Jim talk about the changing mechanics of the market, and Michael shares his thoughts on the diplomacy, and lack thereof, of the day.

FarrFocus -- Michael Farr with guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker Apr 05, 2026

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