The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

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My Fingers Are Certainly Crossed Aug 09, 2024

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The week began with panic, but that subsided almost as quickly as it came. What gives? Michael Farr talks with guests Bryn Talkington and Kenny Polcari for a look at the near-correction. Is it something more than a bad day? And what is a carry trade anyway? Plus, Dan Mahaffee on the new Dem VP pick. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

All the Rules Flipped on Their Heads Aug 02, 2024

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The Fed stands pat, and markets wobble. Michael Farr and guests Jack Bouroudjian and Jim Iuorio dive into the details on the changing economic winds. Both Jim and Jack are constructive on the markets, but there are, as Jim says, "some holes underneath the wallpaper." Plus, Dan Mahaffee on the Veepstakes and lightning fast changes in the presidential race.

It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Did We Miss Anything? Jul 26, 2024

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With the assassination attempt on former President Trump, and the decision not to run for re-election from President Biden, this has been one of the most momentous fortnights in American political history. This week, Michael Farr has extended discussions with Dan Mahaffee and with former Senator Don Nickles, on what just happened, and what might happen next.

Essential at a Shipwreck Jul 10, 2024

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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!

Feeling It, But Not Seeing It Jul 02, 2024

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Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio this week, and Jim shares why he's looking for a pullback, but doesn't expect levels to fall too much. Dan Mahaffee helps dissect the debates and the Supreme Court decisions, and Michael closes with a special Fourth of July essay on why we celebrate. It's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

There Is No Certainty in This Game Jun 27, 2024

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Our special guest this week is Dr. Claudia Sahm. Her research is flashing warning lights for a possible recession -- but things are going okay for the moment. Michael Farr and Dr. Sahm take a deep dive into the economy and explore the conundrum. Plus, it's debate time, and Dan Mahaffee gives us the lay of the land as we reach the end of the beginning of the political season. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Because One Is Too Little and Three Is Too Much Jun 18, 2024

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Dr. Jeff Lacker returns after last week's preview of the Fed to give us a review of what we learned from the FOMC. The Fed continues to thread the needle, and Dr. Lacker gives his opinion on why not should the Fed stay put through the end of the year, but why they will. But first we catch up with Kenny Polcari on markets, and Dan Mahaffee on DC. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The Fed's Not Sure Jun 12, 2024

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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.

Sliding a Stack of Chips Jun 06, 2024

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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!

A Little Bit of a Step Back May 31, 2024

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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!