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It's a scary day in the markets, but The FarrCast is here to help make sense of it (and maybe calm your nerves!)  First up, Michael Farr welcomes fan favorite Kenny Polcari who helps us distinguish between volatility and instability. Dan Mahaffee joins for the political report and teases out the threads of the Russo-Ukraine conflict. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy from SoFi. Liz is cautious, but reminds us to look for the silver lining if the world doesn't end (and it usually doesn't.) Navigating a course through the investing landscape, it's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

This week Michael Farr welcomes special guest Tony Fratto, the insider's insider, for an in depth look at the economy. Tony makes a case for why he thinks a recession is not on the cards. But first up, Michael talks markets with Jim Lebenthal, and we get a Russia update from political analyst Dan Mahaffee. It the FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The inflation numbers come in hot! It's time to keep a cool head. This week, Michael Farr invites Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and Gilman Hill's Jenny Harrington for a dive beyond the headlines. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

This week Michael Farr welcomes guests Jim Iuorio, Dan Mahaffee, and Mark Hamrick for a deep dive into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

This week's FarrCast is excerpted from a webinar Michael hosted this week with Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank, and Dan Mahaffee, Sr. VP from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, and our regular political analyst on the FarrCast. Michael, Jeff, and Dan have a wide ranging discussion on monetary policy, politics, Ukraine, and more: a broad overview of some of the threats and opportunities in the investing landscape in 2022. Listen in for a deep dive into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

It's a big week in Washington with what could prove to be big implications in the markets. This week on the FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Greg Valliere of AGF Investments, one of the leading figures explaining Washington to Wall Street, and Wall Street to Washington. But first up, Michael talks the markets with Jim Lebenthal. Jim discusses what he's looking for in 2022: a rough year, but ultimately productive. And regular Dan Mahaffee helps decode what's going on in Ukraine and what it could mean for energy, diplomacy, and more. Bringing you experts and insiders -- it's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Markets are wobbly, but the FarrCast keeps steady! This week, Michael Farr talks to fan favorite Kenny Polcari on the markets, political expert Dan Mahaffee on DC, and welcomes back special guest Lester Munson to look at what's going on beneath the headlines in geo-politics. It's the FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The Fed reviews its toolkits and the markets got a little spooked -- but we aren't spooked on the FarrCast!  For the opening show of 2022, Michael welcomes guests Jim Iuorio, Dan Mahaffee, and Chief Investment Strategist from Hightower Advisors, Stephanie Link to take a look beyond the headlines on Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

It's the end of the year -- so it's time for Michael's Top Ten!  Each year Michael Farr selects ten stocks from our watchlist that he particularly likes due to valuation or potential to benefit from economic conditions. In the Top Ten episode Michael reviews these companies so the listener can better understand his thinking.   Please be aware these are not recommendations to buy or sell, but are examples of the type of deep consideration on a given security. Please be aware that all investment involves risk of loss of principle. Past performance is not a guide to indicator of future results. The FarrCast and Michael Farr's Top Ten list should not be construed as financial or tax advice.  We strongly recommend you review with a financial professional before making any investment decision.

It's a year end wrap up FarrCast, and Michael Farr shares his best advice for investing (and it works for pretty much everything else in life too!) The future is uncertain -- it's important to know that you don't know.   Happy Holidays from all of us at The FarrCast. We are grateful for our listeners, and wish you all of the best as we move into the New Year.

As a tumultuous year winds down, the FarrCast is here to help sort through what's happened on Wall Street, in Washington, and across the World. This week, Michael welcomes special guests Sarat Sethi and Jim Lebenthal for a two- part discussion on what's happened, and what could be over the horizon next.

As the Christmas season approaches, logjams are clearing on Capitol Hill, and crises are being averted. Dan Mahaffee joins Michael Farr to explain what's going on behind the scenes, and where the next crisis may emerge.    But first, Michael welcomes the irrepressible Kenny Polcari for a deep dive into the markets. Kenny says Santa has already come -- now the trick is will the markets throw out their presents or hold on?    Coming to each week with experts and insiders, it's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Michael Farr's complete conversation with Greg Economos and Frank Saul on the current (and future) state of the real estate market. (Recorded December 2, 2021)

This week's FarrCast kicks off with Michael Farr and Jim Iuorio analyzing the whipsaws of the markets. Jim tells us that while the pullback is ultimately healthy, there may be a bigger airpocket ahead. Next, Dan Mahaffee joins for a discussion of the hectic week in Washington. Congress wants to leave for Christmas, but there is much still on the table.   In the special guest segment, Michael takes a look at the real estate market with Greg Economos and Frank Saul. Their experience in single family, multi-family, and commercial real estate and construction helps work through the distortions in the real estate market post-pandemic, and sets the stage for what the economic and investment issues are.    Watch for a special bonus edition of the FarrCast this weekend as Michael continues his conversation with Frank and Greg.   It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr has an extended discussion with the ever insightful Jack Bouroudjian. It's a conversation not to be missed as Jack peels back the layers of the new normal, discusses what it's like to be an immigrant to technology, parses the structural changes happening around us -- and gives us insight into how it all impacts the investing landscape.   But first, Michael welcomes Kenny Polcari for a discussion on the markets, and why Kenny sees pitfalls in the new year. And Dan Mahaffee gives us the latest from Washington and what the prospects for the BBB bill.   It's the FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Infrastructure week has come and gone, but all eyes are on inflation numbers. Michael Farr welcomes trader Jim Iuorio to talk about the effects of inflation on the commodities complex; political analyst Dan Mahaffee discusses the political conundrums facing the Biden administration; and Michael's special guest Jenny Harrington talks about longer run investment strategy, plus Jenny shares her insights into the difference between market speculation and investing.   Bringing you experts and insiders, it's The FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Welcome to another episode of The FarrCast! This week host Michael Farr starts the show by welcoming Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners. Jim is bullish in the short term and Jim is bullish in the long term -- but he says the path from from short to long could be rough, and patience is a virtue. Next up, Michael is joined by political analyst Dan Mahaffee for a look at the Virginia governor's race, and what it suggests for the midterms.   For our special guest segment, Michael welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, Distinguished Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, and former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Dr. Lacker shares his view of the economic outlook and gives us a hint of what goes on behind the scenes at The Fed.   Bringing you experts and insiders -- it's The FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

This week sees nearly a third of the S&P500 companies deliver their earnings, and we've had some strange days in the equity markets. Have no fear -- Jim Iuorio joins the FarrCast this week to make some sense of the odd moves! As the Democrats come to the wire on the social spending bill, Dan Mahaffee goes through what taxes are likely to make the final bill -- and which aren't. And for this week's special guest, Michael Farr welcomes Bankrate's Mark Hamrick to analyze the GDP and unemployment numbers. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Listen in this week as Michael Farr brings you another panel of experts and insiders to talk Wall Street, Washington, and The World. First up is Jim Lebenthal who says the equity markets are easing into another leg up -- but while he's optimistic, he reminds us that normal markets always face risk. Political analyst Dan Mahaffee discusses developments in China that have passed under the radar, and gives his insight into the continuing negotiations on Biden's social spending agenda. He says a deal is in the making. Michael is joined by special guest Lester Munson, whose insight into the intersection of diplomacy and politics has made him a Farr Cast fan favorite. Les gives an honest assessment of the stumbles, and strengths, of the Biden Administration's foreign policy, and the important issues they face next.

Earnings season starts, and The FarrCast is here helping you see through the headlines! This week's show begins with a discussion with Kenny Polcari on the numbers, housing issues, and Don Ho. (It will all make sense when you hear it!) Michael then welcomes political analyst Dan Mahaffee and he finds a silver lining in the latest political turmoil -- Congress may actually have to begin to discuss the substance of policy proposals. For our special guest segment, Michael is joined by Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo. Jay has long been a FarrCast fan favorite, explaining esoteric market jargon in ways investors understand. He explains why inflation is a concern, but there are good reasons to think it will subside. Bringing you experts and insiders -- it's The FarrCast!