The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

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No Storms Yet (But Watch the Cloud on the Horizon) Oct 24, 2024

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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!

No Sign of Recession Oct 17, 2024

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This week we feature the second half of Michael Farr's conversation with former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Dr. Jeff Lacker. He says recessionary pressured have eased. It's not rainbows & unicorns, but the economy is in good shape. But first, Michael welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a discussion on investing in strong markets. And a quick look in on politics. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Eat Your Broccoli Oct 10, 2024

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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!

Not Working a Side Hustle to Just to Buy Yen Oct 03, 2024

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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!

Season Eight Premiere! Sep 27, 2024

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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!

That's Even Offensive to the Mob Sep 13, 2024

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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!

Not Exactly a Den of Bolsheviks Over at Goldman Sep 06, 2024

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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.

Is Not Losing, Winning? Aug 30, 2024

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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!

No Unforced Errors Aug 23, 2024

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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!

This Is Feeling . . . Not Awful Aug 16, 2024

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Join Michael Farr this week as he reviews the markets with Jim Lebenthal and looks forward with Stephanie Link. Plus, an update on the changing election landscape with Dan Mahaffee. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!