We've got a full FarrCast for you this week, kicking off with Jim Iuorio's insight into the market (he's bullish, but wouldn't be surprised by a correction) and his test to see if you risk matches risk tolerance. Dan Mahaffee gives us first impressions on the election, and for our special guest, Michael Farr welcomes Shelby McFaddin from The Motley Fool Investments. Shelby and Michael have a wide ranging discussion on where the cracks are developing between, and within, the economy and the markets.Don't miss this week's FarrCast, bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
This week on The FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Adm. Terry McKnight for a discussion of military readiness and the past and present rules of engagement for the Navy. First up though, Jim Lebenthal gives us insight into the markets and what is carrying the economy -- and why that might be a problem. And Dan Mahaffee gives us analysis on the Trump Asia tour and the latest in US-Sino relations.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
The FarrCast is back with a full slate of guests. Jim Lebenthal tells Michael Farr that cracks may be forming in the bull market, but opportunities still abound. Dan Mahaffee takes us on a trip around the horn from the closed halls of Congress to Bibi sitting in Israel to the (now demolished) East Wing of The White House. And Michael welcomes special guest John Ritz from WCSmith Properties to explain how policies are having unintended consquences in the housing market.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The markets are looking toppy -- time to panic? No! It's time to listen to The FarrCast. This week, Michael Farr talks with Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on the government shutdown, and special guest Jack Bouroudjian, who talks about risk management, and why he's not worried.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back with special guest, Leland Vittert, news anchor from News Nation and author of the newly published memoir, Born Lucky. Michael Farr and Leland have a wide ranging conversation about Leland's career, his book, and his insight into current events. But first, Michael talks with a cautious Kenny Polcari on the markets, and Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the government shutdown.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
This week's FarrCast features Dr. Jay Bryson, who says the risks of recession are elevated, but recession is far from inevitable (not even likely, but possible.) Dan Mahaffee previews the battle lines of the government shutdown debate, and Michael Farr kicks everything off with Jim Iuorio who says those who are getting greedy in this market are probably making a mistake.Plus, an added bonus! Kenny Polcari joins for an explanation of The Great Shoe Incident, and Iuorio invokes Sinatra.It's Wall Street, Washington, and The World (and just a bit of silliness at the end, too) on The FarrCast!
The Fed's long awaited rate cuts have come, and The FarrCast is here to parse what it means (and what it doesn't!) This week Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari on the markets (he's cautious), Dan Mahaffee on Washington (expect a short government shutdown) and special guest, Stephen Kate from Bankrate (the rate cut means different things to different parts of the economy.)Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr shares his thoughts on the data, the pressure, and the stakes of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision.
The FarrCast is back!We kick off season NINE with Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Lester Munson. Jim says he's not worried about stagflation. Dan says the enemies of the US have newfound smugness. And Les shares some inside baseball from a conversation this week with a US Senator.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The FarrCast has a special reaction segment to Friday's Jackson Hole speech from Fed Chair Jay Powell and the market surge that followed. But first, an instructive conversation with FarrCast fan favorite Jenny Harrington on the importance of a plan, and a planner. Plus, the latest from DC with Dan Mahaffee.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
The FarrCast is back with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee. We take a quick spin through the markets with Kenny and why the markets might be getting ahead of themselves with talk of coming rate cuts. Dan Mahaffee previews the Alaska summit and the reality of life in DC.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
This week Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Matt Leffingwell on the latest insider's view in Congress, and Mark Hamrick from Bankrate.com for a discussion of the latest from the Fed.Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back bringing you more of Wall Street, Washington, and The World. First up, Michael Farr talks with seasoned investor and trader, Jim Lebenthal on the virtues of optimism in investing. Dan Mahaffee shares the virtues of realism in geo-politics, and special guest Shelby McFaddin of The Motley Fool joins Michael to help put it all together for the long term investor.Listen in to The FarrCast!
We have a double-length special guest segment this week, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Lacker takes us through some of the history of monetary policy and gives us inside baseball on how much influence the Chair of the Fed really has in practice. But first, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari who warns us of rising complacency, and Dan Mahaffee who gives us a rundown of the latest in DC.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The markets, and the economy, prove to be resilient, but clouds loom ahead. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari to discuss how to avoid complacency while markets are at all time highs. Dan Mahaffee joins to discuss the BBB and the concept of "Fiscal Dominance" as the Fed faces down threats from all directions.It's a short summer edition of The FarrCast -- but one you won't want to miss!
It's Independence Day week, but the news never stops and The FarrCast brings you analysis and insight from Michael Farr and guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee.Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Oh yes there is! Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a game of "What would you do? What SHOULD you do?" with markets at new highs. With the international and political news coming hot and fast, Michael welcomes Dan Mahaffee and special guest Lester Munson to help parse the signal from the noise, and what it means for American power moving forward.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
On the shortened Juneteeth week, the news keeps coming, and Michael Farr checks in with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee on the Iran conflict, the dilemma facing the Fed, and what all this means (and doesn't mean) for the investor. The FarrCast -- bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Michael Farr welcomes institutional investor Eric Brown for a discussion on dividend growth investing and why the strategy is appropriate for some investors. But first, Jim Iuorio shares his thoughts on the rest of 2025 and what he sees for 2026, and Dan Mahaffee gives a preview of the Israeli raids on Iran. (For an update post-air raids, listen to the bonus FarrCast Flash episode.)It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
As Israeli strikes fall across Iran, markets react and Michael Farr checks in with Dan Mahaffee for a special edition of The FarrCast, bringing you the latest analysis on the unfolding situation.