The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief: Recent Episodes
Harry Jennings
Coming to you every morning the US markets are open -- The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief brings you markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
Markets look positive on more news on potential COVID-19 vaccines. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Asian markets pull back on news of a proposed new security law for Hong Kong. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Supreme Court temporarily blocks the release of the unredacted Mueller report. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to the The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appear today before the Senate Banking Committee. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The House is expected to vote a new $3 trillion relief and stimulus package today. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The US continues to inch towards a restart of the economy. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Democratic House proposes a fifth round of coronavirus relief, totaling $3tn. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to deliver testimony to the US Senate today. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Unemployment reaches levels not seen since the Great Depression, but stocks rally. For a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The April unemployment figures will be released this morning at 8:30am Eastern. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
China's export figures surprise to the upside. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The White House announces plans to disband the coronavirus task force over the coming weeks. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Treasury announces plans for $3 trillion in debt issuance over the next quarter. For a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to begin the week lower. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets finish April with the highest monthly gains in decades. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
GDP for the US shows meaningful contraction in the first quarter. For a summary of the morning's headlines, as well as markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The US GDP report for the first quarter will be released today with a significant contraction expected. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US COVID-19 cases exceed the 1,000,000 mark. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to open the week higher. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The next round of half a trillion dollars of stimulus and relief has passed Congress. For a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets await the jobless claims report, expected to exceed 4 million. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Senate passes the latest relief/stimulus package. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Oil prices collapse, moving into negative territory for the first time in history. For a summary of the day's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Reports indicate Congressional negotiations are close to agreement on a deal to provide additional funding to the Payroll Protection Program. For a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Reports indicate promise in anti-viral treatments for critically ill COVID-19 patients. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
President Trump pushes for a partial restart of the economy by May 1. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
President Trump cuts off funding to The World Health Organization. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Western governors begin talks for a co-ordinated plan to restart the economy. For a snapshot of today's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street opens, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
OPEC and other oil producing nations agree to a record production cut. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suspends his presidential campaign, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets pull back after the recent rally. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets surge as the rate of increase of COVID-19 infections declines. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The increase in the spread of coronavirus has noticeably declined. For a snapshot of the day's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The small business loans guaranteed by the $2 trillion stimulus bill are stalled due to administrative questions by the loan originators. For a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The jobless claims report is due this morning at 8:30am. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin the day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Consumer confidence takes a hit as the economic impact of the coronavirus spreads. For a shapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the open on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Stay at home orders are extended throughout the country, including the DC/MD/VA area. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets are sedate following last week's wild swings. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The US has surpassed China and Italy for the largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases as the stock market caps its largest three day rally in nine decades. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets are modestly lower as the widely awaited US jobless claims number will be available this morning. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Congress and The White House reach agreement on a $2trillion stimulus package overnight. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Senate is reportedly close to a pandemic relief bill compromise, and world markets are surging. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets come off their worst week since 2008 and the Senate fails to agree on a relief package. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the open on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World stock markets stage a rally while COVID-19 continues to expand rapidly in the US and California goes on lockdown. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets reach lows but rally into the close on Wednesday. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Trump Administration moves towards a $1tn stimulus package. For a summary of the headlines, markets, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to post a modest rebound after historic losses yesterday. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Federal Reserve drops the Fed Funds rate to zero and futures point to a sharply lower open on Wall Street. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets suffer record losses on Thursday, but futures turnaround and indicate a retrace of some of those losses on the open today. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The coronavirus impacts widen & US markets move to bear territory. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Yesterday saw US markets move 2000 points from peak to trough and back to peak again. For a summary of today's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets rebound after yesterday's stunning losses. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets tumble world wide as oil prices collapse & coronavirus spreads. For a summary before US markets open, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets continue to slide and US markets look to open lower. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Turbulence continues in US markets with the Dow posting another 1000 point gain. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Joe Biden scores significant wins on Super Tuesday and the Federal Reserve drops interest rates. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin you day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets surged yesterday with The Dow setting a record one day points gain. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before today's opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets come off their worst week in over a decade as Coronavirus spreads. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets continue their slide. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The CDC announces the first confirmed case of covid-19 without a known origin, indicating the possibility of community transmission and futures react negativily.
Markets post more heavy losses in Tuesday's trading session. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell today, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets suffered their heaviest losses in two years yesterday as the impacts of Coronavirus widen.
Coronavirus continues to have worldwide impacts. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The reported number of coronavirus cases jumps substantially and world stock markets pullback from the recent rally. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the day begins on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Bernie Sanders narrowly won the New Hampshire Primary, and prosecutors resign in protest in the Roger Stone case. For a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets resumed their rally yesterday, and equity markets around the world are higher today. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Coronavirus continues to spread and markets around the world are subdued. For a summary of markets and headlines, as well as commodities and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The January jobs report is due before the opening bell, and futures indicate a pause in Wall Street's rally. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
China reduces some tariffs and the world wide stock rally continues. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets around the world continue to retrace last month's losses. For a summary of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Worldwide markets rally after last week's wobble. For a summary of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets closed down for the week on Friday, but look to rebound this morning. For a summary of markets, as well as headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The State Department issues level 4 travel warning against all travel to China and the Senate may acquit Donald Trump as early as this afternoon. For a summary of market movement and breaking headlines, start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
World markets are down as Coronavirus spreads. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, begin your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Opening arguments in the Senate trial of Donald Trump have been completed, and the Fed completes its first meeting of the year. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee opens its first meeting of the year today. For a summary of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Listen to the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of weekend headlines, as well as markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street.
Coronavirus and impeachment dominate the headlines but the US markets appear sedate compared to the remainder of the world. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US stock markets show little change while bond prices rise. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The outbreak of Coronavirus now has a confirmed case on US soil. For a summary of today's headlines as well as update on markets, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets re-open following the MLK holiday. For a summary before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets established new record highs on Thursday. For a summary of markets as well as headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets continue their slow rise upwards with few pauses. For a summary of the morning's headlines along with markets, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Phase one of the US-China trade agreement is due to be signed today. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as the day begins, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Earnings season gets underway this week with JP Morgan Chase reporting before the bell. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street opens, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Futures indicate markets to add on to last week's strong opening to the year. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets move into record territory. For a summary, and today's futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Fears of war in the Persian Gulf subside. For a summary of markets as well as the day's commodities and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Iran launches attacks against US bases in Iraq. For a summary of headlines and reactions in overseas, commodity, and futures markets, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to open flat. For a summary, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to begin the week down with increasing tension in the Persian Gulf. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US airstrikes target Iranian leaders in Iraq. For the market reaction before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Futures point to a robust start to the first trading day of 2020 on Wall Street. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets enter the last week of the year at or near record highs. For a summary to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Santa Claus has come on gone, but his rally continues! For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets reopen today after the Christmas holiday. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to continue the Santa Claus Rally all the way into the last day of trading before the holiday. For a summary of the markets, plus headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief, available every day before the opening bell.
Futures point to the US markets continuing the rally into record territory in the last full day of trading before Christmas. For a summary of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Yesterday the House passed the USMCA trade deal by a wide margin. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
President Trump was impeached last night, the third President in the history of the Republic to be impeached. For a summary of the morning's markets and futures before the open on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The impeachment vote is brought forward to full House today. For a summary of the headlines, markets, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets rally to record highs to begin the week. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, and futures before markets open Tuesday, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
After a topsy-turvy session to close the week Friday, US markets look to open positive today. For a summary, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
A US China trade deal appears to be in place and markets across the world are surging. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Fed stands pat and the UK heads to the polls. For a snapshot of the markets, headlines, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
No change is expected in interest rates from the Fed meeting today. For a snapshot of the markets, headlines, and futures before Wall Street opens, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to open lower in spite of positive news on trade. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It's a new week! Start yours with a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US futures point to a positive open as we await the November jobs report. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets break the recent short losing streak. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Unnamed sources indicate the US China trade deal is edging closer -- and futures respond, now pointing to a higher open on Wall Street. For a summary of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The NATO summit gets underway today in the UK. For a summary of headlines, as well as markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets are up 25% year to date, and look to start December pushing higher. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
US markets have shortened trading session today. For a summary of the headlines and numbers before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Heavy weather is expected to impact the US over the holiday weekend, but US markets continued to inch upwards. Get a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
More positive signs on trade talks, but markets are flat across the world in Tuesday trading. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a head start on your day.
Start your week with a summary of markets, headlines, commodities and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Positive rhetoric from China on the trade front, but the stalemate continues. Start your day with a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street's opening bell with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets retraced some of their recent gains yesterday. Get a head start on today's markets with a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets couldn't sustain new highs yesterday, and the impeachment hearings continue. Begin your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures.
A continuing resolution to keep the government open is expected today. For a summary of today's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets extend the rally into record territory. For a summary of this morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Futures point to a higher open on the last day of the trading week. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets show no effects of the impeachment hearings with the Dow reaching a new record high. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Public impeachment hearings open today in the House of Representatives. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Futures indicate markets will retrace a portion of last week's gains on the opening bell. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets resumed their rally into record territory yesterday. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and today's futures before the markets open, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Positive news on tariffs sends US futures higher in pre-dawn trading. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets pause on record highs. For a summary of markets, the day's headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets continue their push into record territory. For a summary of the markets, plus headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets look to open the week on record highs. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Wall Street looks to a positive open, but weak jobs and manufacturing data is expected this morning. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US futures tumbled on reports from China casting doubt on a long term trade deal, but Washington awakes to being World Series Champions. For a summary of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets paused after Monday's record setting close and ahead of today's Fed announcement. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The S&P500 moves into record territory. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The week begins with Brexit developments, wildfires in California, and the end of a terrorist. For a summary of the day's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Another Brexit impasse, and markets await consumer sentiment data. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
House members disrupt committee meetings and the Nationals take a two game lead in the World Series. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Mixed results on Brexit and The Nationals open the World Series with a win. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Justin Trudeau has won the Canadian elections, and in Israel, there is still no clear path to a functioning government following last month's elections. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets look to open Monday marginally higher after a mixed week last week. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures every morning before Wall Street opens, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, before the day begins on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
A Brexit breakthrough is announced and Rep. Elijah Cummings has passed away. Start your day with a summary of headlines, along with markets, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets resume their rally after a pause. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The three day rally on Wall Street paused on Monday. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell today, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Conflicting characterizations of the trade talks have produced a see-saw effect in the futures markets. For a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets worldwide are positive on Friday, and US futures indicate domestic markets will follow suit. For a snapshot of the markets, along with headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets are calm before this morning's US consumer price index inflation figures. For headlines and a summary of the markets, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets tumbled into the close yesterday, but futures indicate a strong opening today. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
The latest Brexit talks break down over the Irish border question. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street opens, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets rallied Friday, retracing much of the week's losses. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell Monday, listen to The Farr Cast Three Minute Morning Brief.
After a wild whipsaw movement yesterday, markets await the Labor Department jobs report. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
US markets fall for a second day Wednesday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before markets open today.
US markets fell yesterday on weak economic data. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street's opening bell today.
US markets were positive, and finished the third quarter within 1% of where they began. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US Markets look to open positive on the last day of the third quarter. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities and futures to begin your week, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It's been a big week in the news and in the markets. Start your Friday with a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The whistleblower report has been released to Congress, and portions may be made public today. For a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
House Democrats announce they will open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. For a summary of morning markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament to be unlawful. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets finished last week marginally lower. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief and start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell.
Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, the day's headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street.
The target Fed Funds rate drops 1/4% and the market reaction is subdued. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Israeli elections produce no clear winner overnight, and in the US, the Fed releases their statement today at 2pm. For a summary of the morning's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The Fed Meeting gets underway today. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Saudi oil production facilities were taken off-line by drone strikes. For a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The ECB cuts rates and resumes QE. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
President Trump tweets that an increase in tariffs on Chinese goods will be delayed as a "goodwill gesture." For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
President Trump calls for negative interest rates in the US. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets opened the week with a sedate trading sessions. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell.
After a shaky August, the US markets posted a positive week to begin September. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of today's markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street opens.
The monthly jobs report is due this morning. For a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief to start your day.
China announces a new round of high level negotiations to begin in early October. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
Markets react to Hong Kong's withdrawal of the extradition bill and an historic night in the UK Parliament. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
Wall Street returns from the Labor Day holiday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell.
Hurricane Dorian is bearing down on the Florida coast. For a summary of headlines, as well as markets, commodities, and futures, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief to start your day.
Positive rhetoric from China is driving US futures higher. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reported to be moving to suspending Parliament to force a no-deal Brexit. For a summary of today's markets, headlines, commodities and futures before Wall Street opens, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Futures are pointing to a subdued open on Wall Street after several sessions of big swings. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
After a sharp drop Friday, US markets look to open in positive territory Monday morning. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
Central bankers are meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and world leaders gather Biarritz, France for the G7 summit. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
The 2-10 yield curve briefly inverted yesterday afternoon. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the day begins on Wall Street.
The Italian government disbands and European markets react positively. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
Markets opened the week with another strongly positive day. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, futures, and commodities to start your day.
Overseas markets start the week higher. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for the highlights from markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your week.
After a whipsaw week, US markets look to surge at the opening bell. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
US markets suffered their worst losses of the year yesterday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day today.
The 2-10 yield spread is now negative. For a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell on Wall Street, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Overseas markets are trading lower today. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street opens to start your day.
Hong Kong protests have intensified, and Wall Street looks to open lower. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of all of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures.
Futures are indicating Wall Street will open lower on the last day of a wild week. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
China today set the yuan fractionally weaker that 7:1 to the dollar, but markets are positive. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
US markets bounced back after Monday's tumble to add over 1% in Tuesday trading. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for an overview of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your Wednesday.
China's decision to prop up the yuan led to an overnight turnaround in US futures. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
The Yuan falls to a key level relative to the dollar and world equity markets react. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for an overview of markets, headlines, futures, and commodities to begin your day.
Markets take a tumble as President Trump imposes new import taxes on goods from China. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for an update on markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as your day begins.
The Federal Reserve has lowered rates; listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a rundown of the reaction in markets, commodities, and futures before the trading day begins.
The Fed meeting concludes today with a policy statement at 2:00pm. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for an update on markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting begins today. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as the day begins.
US markets closed higher on Friday, topping off another strong week. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities and futures before today's business day begins.
All eyes are to the BEA this morning as the first official read of the second quarter GDP come out this morning. Futures are moving higher -- listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a quick look at markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your Friday.
The S&P500 and NASDAQ close on record highs. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
China trade negotiations are scheduled to resume. Listen to the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the morning's headlines, markets, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
In Washington, an agreement on the debt ceiling has been reached and in London, the Conservative Party picks a new Prime Minister. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of headlines, markets, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
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US markets moved higher in afternoon trading Thursday, and Asian exchanges have posted strong gains. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
Markets continue to drift off of their recent record highs. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for an overview of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as you begin your day.
Markets are generally quiet across the world. Wake up with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
Earnings season begins in earnest today. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the day begins on Wall Street.
US markets set new record highs on Friday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of how this week gets underway.
The Dow Jones Industrials and S&P500 each established record closing prices yesterday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the open today.
US markets responded positively to the first day of Jerome Powell's testimony. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a rundown of the headlines, markets, commodities, and futures to start your day.
All eyes turn to Capitol Hill for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony this morning. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the headlines, markets, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
US markets continue to ease back from their record highs. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures.
Asian markets open the week sharply down. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
In a shortened pre-holiday session, the Dow and S&P reached record highs. The markets re-open today; listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell.
Gold continues its rally, and the President announces two new nominations to the Fed. Listen to the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
It’s a holiday week, but there’s too much going on for the FarrCast to start our summer break just yet! Michael starts with a discussion on the markets with Jim Iuorio. We are at record highs, but there could be danger if we break away from fundamentals. Jim reminds us there is no sure way to time the market – don’t be greedy and rebalance your risk, but remember the markets can stay irrational.
Political analyst Dan Mahaffee calls in for a two segments – with the events of the last week there is too much for just one! At the G20, trade negotiations got back on track, but nothing is really any closer to resolution. Dan says we are starting the cycle of negotiations again, but there is too much of a gap between China and the US. The markets are happy for now things are getting worse but the impasse over economic structure, technology transfer, and state control remain.
In the third segment, Dan talks about the other big event of the weekend, the President setting foot in North Korea. The event has significant symbolic ramifications that could evolve into very concrete problems. The Iranians may be learning lessons from North Korea that we’d rather not teach. Is there an off-ramp for the Iranians in their confrontation with the US?
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US Markets closed on record highs yesterday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of today's start in markets, headlines, commodities, and futures.
Presidents Trump & Xi meet in Japan and markets respond. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
The G20 meeting is underway in Osaka, Japan. Start your day with markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Asian markets posted strong gains on Thursday, but European markets and US futures react negatively to news from China. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
Futures are surging following early morning comments from Treasury Secretary Mnuchin. Start your day with markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Michael welcomes back Stephanie Link to the FarrCast. She reminds us, you can't get obsessed with the day to day and as a long term investor you have to look at the underlying health of the economy. Interest rates are low and employment is strong, so while the growth is slowing. There are so many moving parts, the narrative is always changing, so look for quality.
Dan Mahaffee joins us remotely after a first hand exploration of the struggles of infrastructure on the East Coast. The Iranian situation has seen a climb-down from the President on military retaliation, but a new series of sanctions targeting the shadow economy of the Iranian hierarchy. Dan walks us through the dynamics in Iran -- and how the economic pain in Iran has served to turn some of the rural populace towards the clerics, not away.
For our third segment, Michael welcomes Ned Davis, founder of Ned Davis Research -- one of the greats of the business. Ned begins by telling us from his study of crisis events -- news may cause market turmoil but it's usually short-term. It's important to watch fundamentals and ignore the noise. Ned shares his wisdom and insight from his objective, data-driven research. He's cautious, but still thinks the markets have room to run. Every time is different, and Ned tells us what he's watching.
Markets were subdued in trading to begin the week, and though Asian markets finished Tuesday lower, the subdued theme largely looks to continue. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a look at markets, headlines, commodities and futures.
Start your week with a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets moved into record territory yesterday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
Tensions are rising in the Persian Gulf but US markets are looking to open at record highs. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a quick summary of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as the day gets underway.
Markets moved higher in Asia, but Europe cannot sustain the rally. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the markets, headlines, futures, and commodities to start your day.
We’ve got another new FarrCast for you tonight! The markets surged today and we are within 1% of all-time highs. The situation is so desperate that the markets need the Fed to step in to prop the markets up. Well, that doesn’t make sense when you say it out loud, but Michael does his best to explain that what the markets want might not be what the economy needs.
Dan Mahaffee joins us to explain the third rail of Beijing politics. It’s been a remarkable week in Hong Kong, and the situation has ramifications beyond the port, and indeed beyond China as well.
Our special guest tonight is Richard Thompson, one of the leading experts on pharmaceutical policy in the US. He begins by explaining how the trade fight impacts drug prices (it does!) Pharma regulation is a tangled web and is littered with policies that had unintended consequences both for medicine and for the economy. Dick helps to untangle and give us a clearer picture of the issues that impact the economy, the markets, your wallet, and everyone’s health.
International markets are up today and Wall Street looks to open positive. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, futures, and commodities to begin your day.
A new week begins with a calm in the markets. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your week and your day.
Futures point to a lower opening on Wall Street to finish the week. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
Oil prices are up on news from the Gulf of Oman. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities, and futures before Wall Street's opening bell.
The week long rally in stocks has stalled. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for the lay of the land in markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as the trading day begins.
The markets roared up this week, but Michael is worried the markets might be a little too ebullient and has talked itself into thinking a Fed cut is coming. And perhaps Chair Powell gave some fuel on that fire. Michael says that pulling the trigger and lowering rates too soon might cause the kind of imbalances that can threaten the bull market.
Dan Mahaffee joins for the second segment for a wide ranging discussion on the latest from China, the White House, and Capital Hill, and gives us a quick preview of the G20 meeting.
For our third segment, Michael welcomes Robert Frick, Corporate Economist from Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the country. With eight million members at Navy, Bob is an advocate for their jobs, and is always looking at the labor markets. Listen his for his thoughts on the slow down in job creation numbers -- concerned, perhaps, but its still a strong economy.
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Markets continue their steady march upwards. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a quick look at markets, headlines, futures & commodities to begin your day.
US markets had their best week of the year last week, and look to start this week on a positive note as well. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
Negotiations on tariffs of Mexican goods have not resulted in any agreement, but the tariffs have not been entered on the Federal Register, leaving the tariffs in legal limbo. Get the headlines along with markets, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Today is the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings. Markets are on the rise -- listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to begin your day.
US markets soared yesterday and look to continue the rally today. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities and futures to start your day.
It’s been a tumultuous week on Wall Street, Washington, and in the World, and the FarrCast is here to try and bring a little insight. We begin with Jim Iuorio from the CME, and he says that it looks like the Fed has the markets back – whether you agree with it or not, it’s a good time to be in equities. But Jim cautions – sometimes selling begets selling, even if there is no real story why. And he shares his “Costanza Theory” on trading.
Dan Mahaffee walks us through the latest tariff tantrum. For the moment, Stephen Miller is outpunching everyone in the White House. The President sees himself as an innovator and thinking outside of the box, but it is threatening his economic success, and rural America is running out of patience.
Les Munson joins for the third segment with his quarter of a century of experience on Capital Hill. The President is getting boxed in – and Les tells us its from a place we might not expect.
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US Treasury yields have stopped, or at least paused, their tumble this morning. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities and futures to start your day.
US treasuries and gold both continue their steep rise this morning. Get a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities and futures before the stock markets open with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
President Trump imposes new tariffs on Mexico and markets across the world are tumbling. Listen the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a rundown of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
US markets tested key support levels yesterday but did not fall through them. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities, and futures for a snapshot of this morning's landscape.
Markets are sharply lower in Europe this morning, and US futures point to a lower open on Wall Street. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
It’s another great FarrCast this week, and Michael kicks it off with Kenny Polcari. Kenny says investors should be worried, but be aware – the conversation has changed and the negatives can start feeding on themselves. Markets reprice when given new information and the pullback on the change of China trade talks is no surprise. Opportunities can arise because the algos and short term trades usually overreact to bad news. You can’t just throw a dart it, but a buying opportunity may be coming.
Dan Mahaffee joins for the second segment and talks about what the President is not doing with China. A cooling off period has begun – how much is posturing and how much is a start of a new cold war? There is no playbook and while both countries want a compromise, there are limits to how far they will go. The impasse will continue over the summer as Dan explains the significance of the Tiananmen Square anniversary to the Party.
Special guest Jack Bouroudjian joins for the third segment – he’s been nothing short of prescient on his previous FarrCast appearances and he polishes up his crystal ball for us. But first, he tells us about his one long term hold that’s worked out for him (33 years!) Jack sees the China trade war as necessary pain to protect IP not just for the short term interests of the markets, but for the health of both economies over the long term. He shares what he sees in the bond markets, more a foreign exchange story than a recession indicator. And Jack’s bullish call on markets for 2020.
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Start your week back from the holiday with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities and futures. Every day the US markets are open, it's The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets saw another day of losses on Thursday, but futures indicate a partial rebound today. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures.
Markets across the world are lower today and futures indicate US equities will follow suit. Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US equity markets bounced back yesterday after two days of declines. Start your day with the headlines and numbers in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Welcome to the FarrCast! Markets moved down! Markets moved up! Well, that's what markets do -- Michael reminds that it's buy low, not sell low, that's the idea. The economy, and the markets, are ok, not great, definitely nervous, but ok.
Dan Mahaffee joins us and it's been another interesting week in the Washington, beginning with a legal loss for the President. Dan walks us through the next steps and how the legal story winds along for some time. But perhaps outside of the beltway, people aren't concerned -- instead they are looking for normalcy and therein lies the story of the Democratic candidates for President.
For the world we have James Pethokoukis from the American Enterprise Institute. From the first days of the Trump administration everyone points to infrastructure for possible middle ground that everyone can agree on. Jim says there has been great political theater, and we can expect more tomorrow when the Chuck & Nancy show arrives at the White House. There is a lot of uncertainty about growth --and there is a chance of recession -- but there is a chance of a productivity improvements and a sustained expansion.
Markets fell again Monday, but look to open Tuesday positive. Get a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities and futures to start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Overseas markets are reacting to election results. Get a start to your week with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets have retraced almost all of Monday’s losses. Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities & futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US futures point towards continued retracement of Monday's losses. Get a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Asian markets finish strong on Wednesday, but US markets look to a subdued opening. Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It’s a new FarrCast and the markets are swinging back and forth. Volatility is with us and it can be frightening, but Michael reminds us – sell high, buy low. It’s not a time to be chasing markets up then selling as we hit turbulence.
Dan Mahaffee gives us insight into what is happening in Beijing as the trade war escalates. China’s historical vision tell them to avoid evening appearing to kowtow to the West and the US, and they feel they have an advantage not dealing with a domestic election cycle. The hardliners are in the ascendency and Dan doesn’t see any climb down soon. Stepping back, Dan points out that China, for all of their authoritarian issue and atrocious human rights record is a growing and vibrant country. The US cannot contain China -- How do we compete?
For the world segment, Michael welcomes Martin Barnes, Chief Economist for BCA Research. What does trade war mean for the economy? There aren’t many precedents, but the 1930s are one, and it didn’t go well. Martin says he doesn’t see anything that dire, but it’s definitely bad news for the economy. Michael and Martin move the discussion on to the Federal Reserve and the pitfalls of monetary policy – and what they are getting right (so far.) Monetary policy is a blunt instrument, and it’s inevitable the Fed will eventually zig when they should have zagged. But for all of the trade uncertainty, as long as the Fed stays on the sidelines, Martin is constructive on the markets for the rest of the year.
US markets tumbled on Monday, but look to retrace some of the losses at the opening bell this morning. Get a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
After a rough ride last week, US markets look to open lower this morning. Start your day with a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US importers will pay higher tariffs on Chinese goods leaving ports today, but the world markets are shrugging off the news. Get a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
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Jim Iuorio says the pullback is real -- but it's not awful. A shakeout isn't necessarily a bad thing because it exposes weaknesses in the system, and we were comfortably at highs. The technical level that worries Jim is still a distance off -- 2825, and he wouldn't be surprised if we test it. The Fed is still sitting on the sidelines, and Jim is constructive on the rest of the year, but there will be a period of turbulence -- and perhaps a buying opportunity as it subsides.
China is on everyone's mind, and political analyst Dan Mahaffee lived and studied there and is one of the Washington experts not just on what plays in DC, but plays in Beijing. No one in Washington, it seems, is comfortable with President Trump's negotiating style, but is conceding it might just work. Moving inside the Capitol Building, there is growing discontent with the Executive Branch's defiance of Legislative Oversight. If the impasses continue, the House may step up the pressure.
We continue the conversation on DC (and back to China) with veteran journalist Mark Hamrick. Mark sees a resurgence of the center in American politics. Does Wall Street care? Mark says he doesn't think so: history tells us the markets do well in Democratic administrations and devoid of radical change, the capital markets chug along.
US markets began lower on Monday but retraced much of their losses. Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities & futures before Wall Street opens.
Markets across the world are lower as Trump announces new tariffs. Start your week with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures.
Futures are positive as Wall Street awaits this morning jobs report. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot to start your day.
Markets moved lower into the close on Wednesday. Start your Thursday with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities & futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Most overseas markets are closed for the May Day holiday, but The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief has markets, headlines, commodities, and futures as the US trading day begins.
It's another great FarrCast this week and we kick it off with the return of Kenny Polcari! Markets are drifting upwards. Kenny says a lot of good news is already priced in and be prepared for a stall. Yet even after 25% up from the Christmas lows, Kenny remains productive on the markets. A well designed portfolio should
So much to talk about in DC, and Dan Mahaffee begins with Schumer and Pelosi visiting the President and talking infrastructure. Everyone seemed to be happy and agreed spending two trillion dollars is a good idea (but no word as to where the money comes from.) Trump is suing to keep his finances secret. Dan says that Congress will continue to push investigations, but try and avoid impeachment. Dan closes with a quick overview of the Democratic nominees and recalls the Will Rogers quote, "I don't belong to an organized political party. I'm a Democrat."
For The World segment, we are privileged to welcome Neil Dwane, Global Strategist for Allianz. Neil and Michael begin with the big picture: how the political and economic cycle of globalization that began with Reagan and Thatcher is merging into something else. The landscape is changing and Neil travels the globe and his crystal ball is as clear as anyone's. The changes we are seeing could have long term implications for trade, and ultimately for the dollar. Neil says a recession isn't close -- but could be forming on the horizon.
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Markets pull back slightly from record highs yesterday and Joe Biden announces his run for the presidency this morning. Get a snapshot of the financial markets & headlines with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The S&P500 and NASDAQ finished yesterday with record closes. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of how today begins.
Markets made new highs today and The FarrCast welcomes special guest, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo, Jay Bryson.
We start with an expert trader Steve Weiss. In the short term, markets, Steve says, are about expectations as much as anything. Sentiment turned so sour and the markets lowered expectations so much going into earnings season that the expectations were easy to beat. And so the markets march on. Steve says the underlying fundamentals are ok – and while he’s not wildly bullish, he’s constructive on the rest of the year.
In the second segment, political analyst Dan Mahaffee joins us. The Democratic field just gets larger – and candidates are jockeying for attention, which doesn’t always lead to good policy proposals. The Mueller investigation isn’t leaving the headlines anytime soon, and Dan tells us what the winding path leads to next.
Jay Bryson joins to talk about the broader world economy and he says the economy is doing pretty well right now; sure we downshifted a little from last year, but we didn’t stall. He explains why growing debt is a concern, but not a worry keeping him up at night. He doesn’t foresee a recession in view and explains recessions are caused by one of two things: unexpected events (which by definition you can’t expect) and financial imbalances (think housing 10 years ago, tech 20 years ago, commercial real estate 30 years ago.) Right now, nothing is wildly out of balance. Farr makes the case that Jay Bryson should be the next Fed Governor.
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Every day the US markets are open The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief comes to you with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities & futures before the opening bell.
US markets reopen today while Europe is closed for Easter Monday. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities & futures to start your week.
Washington awaits the Mueller report. For headlines, market updates, commodities and futures before the opening bell, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Official Chinese data shows better that expected gains in GDP & manufacturing. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities & futures.
We start with market expert Jim Iuorio calling in from the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. After all of the hand-wringing, the markets are moving higher, and now closing in on the all time highs. Jim says he feels good, and that worries him a little bit. There might not be much more good news to add into the soup. Is there room for disappointment? Jim tells where he the next leg up, why it stalls, and where it goes from there.
A holiday weekend is coming up and in DC that means Mueller time. Dan Mahaffee joins and tells us what we won't learn on Thursday when the redacted report will come out -- and where the next fights lie. Both sides will see what they want to see. Looking forward, the Mueller report won't change anyone's mind, can we move on to discussions about what matters to people's daily lives, and pocketbooks.
Special guest Tony Fratto joins us for the third segment. Tony is a veteran of the Bush Administration (and campaigns.) We begin talking about Mayor Pete. Tony says Buttigieg is a serious, and genuine thinker. Is there room for reasoned debate and thoughtful policy in American politics? Tony has been in DC since 1991. He says living in DC gets easier year after year, but professionally, it's never been more raw. We close with looping around to the economy. Is 3000 within reach? Farr says yes.
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It’s Tax Day! Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities & futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets retraced morning losses yesterday and look to surge at the opening bell. Listen the The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot to start your day.
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Stocks fell yesterday but futures this morning point to gains at the opening bell. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for markets, headlines, commodities & futures.
It’s a special FarrCast. On this week’s regular show, guest Chris Campbell from Yum Brands China shared some of the details of doing business in China. In the special, Michael welcomes Chris back for an extra segment for a deeper dive. China expert Dan Mahaffee stays on and we learn about making an archtypical American brand – KFC – into a uniquely successful Chinese business. Listen for a fascinating look at the interactions of a changing culture, emerging middle class, and new technologies (that you may see at your KFC in coming years.) It’s about more than chicken – it’s a look into the cross-cultural reach of international business.
“The interview with Chris Campbell regarding YUM China may include ‘forward looking statements’ within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended.
We intend all such forward-looking statements in this interview to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.”
First up on tonight’s FarrCast it’s Josh Brown from CNBC and Ritholz Wealth Management. Josh and Michael talk about where every investment relationship begins – not with what security to buy, but with what the investor’s goals are. Josh tells why he’s not afraid of a recession, and shares the one thing he is absolutely certain of. (It’s not what you think!)
Next up it’s our senior political analyst Dan Mahaffee. Sec’y Nielsen is out at Homeland Security – and there are implications beyond just the border. The Mueller investigation has had its first leaks, but is everyone just sick of it now? The cracks are beginning to show in the Democratic party between the moderates and the progressives. Dan takes us through DC – the gift that keeps on giving.
We have a special third segment. We keep hearing that doing business in China is different. We have a guest who knows first hand what doing business in China means: Chris Campbell, a Director of Yum Brands China. He was the architect of the spinoff of Yum China and they now employ 450,000 in China. Chris talks about their business model and how they navigate government regulations.
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Markets opened the week mixed. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of Tuesday’s makers, headlines, futures & commodities before Wall Street opens.
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It’s a busy news day. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for the headlines and a snapshot of the markets, futures, & commodities to start your day.
Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities & futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Asian markets continue to rally. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, commodities, and futures to start your day.
In the past, the yield curve inversion has been a pretty good indicator of a recession. Jim Iuorio joins and explains, technically (but simply) why this time is different. Jim says there isn't much to be scared about -- except other people being scared. Eventually a recession will come, but Jim says right now, the economy is broadly in good shape. He shares his concerns, and what he's watching coming over the horizon. There might be some bumps in the market as the economy shifts into a new gear.
Dan Mahaffee joins to talk what's going on in DC. The talk in DC begins with the Southern Border. Dan breaks down the forces for migration. It's different from the economic migration of decades past as Central American families flee violence. There are short-term and long-term issues, and all have economic, political, and humanitarian impacts. In the White House, the President has shifted again on healthcare, and on the Hill, the GOP has collective sigh of relief.
Michael closes with his outlook on the world -- we are climbing a wall of worry, and that's not a bad place to be.
Crude oil prices continue to rally. Start your day with a snapshot of the markets, headlines, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets across the world are opening the week strong. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, headlines, futures, and commodities.
Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Europe is trading higher and futures indicate US markets will follow suit. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief with headlines, markets, futures & commodities.
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We start on Wall Street as Michael welcomes back Stephanie Link. The markets have twisted and turned as the yield curve has flattened, but Stephanie says it’s no time to panic. She is looking long term and it’s not rosy – but it’s not bad.
Michael moves on to Washington and Dan Mahaffee joins to talk about the policy implications of the Mueller report. There are opportunities for progress but at least for now, both sides are playing to their base.
For the third segment, Heather Long, economics correspondent from The Washington Post calls in to talk about the bigger world. Every year the first quarter brings bad news – Heather shares what she’s looking for in a spring bounce. As long as the consumer is ok, the economy will keep chugging along.
Futures are on the move in pre dawn trading. Get markets, headlines, futures & commodities to start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US futures surge as dawn approaches. Get the numbers and headlines with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets closed sharply down on Friday. Start your week with a snapshot of headlines, markets, futures & commodities as the weeks trading begins with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets surged yesterday. Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets react to the The Fed. Start your morning with markets, headlines, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Welcome to another great FarrCast! Michael welcomes back Kenny Polcari. It's been a pretty good year so far, but he expects a little sideways movement. There has been a lot of good news priced in (and the Fed gave the markets some good news today) and there could be some shocks along the way. On the whole, the economy is sound and Kenny says stay the course, and watch for opportunities to buy.
For the second segment we move from Wall St to Washington, and senior analyst Dan Mahaffee is our guide. Not everyone is running for the Democratic Presidential nomination, but it seems like it. We are in the age of social network campaigning: sensationalism works but is it healthy? Dan is the Director of Policy for the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress -- and there is much to study.
What in the world is going on with Brexit? When the experts aren't sure, they go to their experts and we go to Andy Keiser. Andy is a national security expert with two decades of experience, but he makes clear, no one has experienced anything like this.
As we await this afternoon’s Fed meeting press release, start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Equity markets continue their healthy rise leading into Fed meeting. Get the market numbers, headlines, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US markets finish strong last week, breaking through key resistance. Start your morning with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief: markets, headlines, futures & commodities.
Asian markets finish the week on a high note and European and US exchanges look to follow suit. Get all the markets, headlines, commodities & futures on The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
US Markets continue to have a strong week. Start your Thursday with headlines, futures and commodities before the opening bell with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief: markets, headlines, commodities & futures to start you day.
Michael welcomes Jack Bouroudjian, legendary trader and economist from UCX in Chicago. When Jack was last with us, it was just before the market bottomed. He told us what the markets needed to turn at Christmas, and he was spot on. He shares what he's looking for next -- and it's something every investor needs to hear.
The Speaker says the President isn't worth impeaching; Dan Mahaffee says the Democrats are opting for guerrilla warfare instead of trench warfare. Brexit is back at the top of the headlines, and PM May was walloped in Parliament again. It's yet another impasse for Parliament and there are no easy or obvious solutions. Les Munson adds that the dreams of an independent UK are, ironically, dying on an Irish border.
For the third segment, the conversation shifts to China -- and special guest Lester Munson. Does President Xi need a deal more than President Trump? Whether the tariffs have had an impact on the Chinese or not is unclear, and perhaps unimportant. The details of any deal matter, but the details of how to get there might not be.
Asian markets surge for a second day in a row. Get all the market numbers plus headlines, commodities and futures as the sun rises with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It’s the first workday of Daylight Savings Time. Start your day with markets, headlines, futures & commodities on The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Asian markets took a nosedive to finish the week. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for the headlines, markets, futures & commodities to begin your day.
International markets are down. Get the numbers along with headlines and futures to start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets swung up & down yesterday to ultimately finish little changed. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for the numbers: markets, commodities & futures to start a new trading day.
Jim Iuorio joins in with a check in on the markets. Listeners to the FarrCast know that when the markets bounced on Christmas Eve, there would be a pause in the rally about 2645 (and there was) and then at 2800 (and here we are.) Jim says to break higher we need two things: a real (even if incomplete) agreement with China, AND the Fed doesn't re-pivot and turn hawkish. If we see a "grace period" Jim thinks the markets will power through the 2800 level.
For the second segment, Dan Mahaffee joins us -- it's a big week in DC. Trump walked away from the table in VIetnam -- The President saw a no deal was better than a bad deal with North Korea. Dan explains Robert Lighthizer's task: negotiating any enforcement of a deal with China. It's a huge task, but incremental progress seems to being made. Dan says we get a deal, but it will be vague, and there will likely have a "snapback" tariff mechanism. Meanwhile in DC, the Democrats are sorting out the 2020 contenders, and Dan says a Biden announcement appears imminent.
Michael closes the show with an explanation of how the supply solutions to the Financial Crisis are reaching their limits. The slow growth environment of the economy has deep roots, and lower returns on investment are likely to be the norm for sometime. But the future isn't bleak -- ok IS ok! Lower returns doesn't mean no return at all.
Volatility returned to the US markets yesterday with an intraday swing over 1%. Get markets, headlines, futures & commodities to start today with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Start your week with headlines, markets, commodities, and futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
March opens with US equity markets in reach of a ninth consecutive week of gains. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for headlines, markets, commodities & futures to start your day.
The last day of February brings a lot to unpack in the news. Cut through the noise and get the headlines and numbers you need to start your day of The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
With the Federal Reserve at the top of the headlines this week, we have a special FarrCast beginning with special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve, now Distinguished Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, . The Fed has shifted into pause and the balance sheet is moving towards normalization. What does that mean for the economy? For the markets?
Dan Mahaffee joins us from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress -- and there are so many things to study just today! The one point we may have learned from the Cohen testimony is that even if the Mueller investigation is wrapping up, there are other investigations lining up. Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, Trade Negotiator Robert Lighthizer was testifying -- and it looks like the Trump Administration wants some wins, even if it doesn't mean full resolution. Plus Korea, India, Pakistan, and more -- it's a full plate.
To bring it together we welcome back audience favorite Tom Heath from the Washington Post. Tom cuts through the noise -- and reminds us the market has rallied and the economy is sound. Tom reminds us the lesson is the long term investor needs to stay in the market or you'll miss the legs up. We will have a recession sooner or later, but probably later. It takes a patience -- the calendar is the long term investor's friend.
Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief: headlines, markets, commodities, & futures all in the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee.
Asian markets traded lower after Monday’s rally & US futures are following suit. For headlines & the numbers to start your day, listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Tariffs have been postponed & Chinese markets have soared. Get markets, commodities & futures to start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Get a head start on your day with markets, headlines, futures, and commodities from The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Positive headlines are coming from the China trade talks. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of markets, futures & commodities before the opening bell.
Snow is moving up the east coast but markets continue to move. Listen the The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief and get a snapshot of the financial world to start your day.
Snow is coming to DC and Michael is back in studio to bring you another great FarrCast!
Kenny Polcari calls in from his new gig, and says the markets feel good. The markets are expecting a trade deal, but not getting too far ahead of itself. Markets are reasonably priced after rising out of the despair of December. The markets started low, but Kenny sees a piece meal trade deal coming together, and the markets having a constructive year.
Dan Mahaffee is back on the FarrCast to give us the insight from Capitol Hill. The China deal still has a long way to go, and China’s history speaks to a deep cultural resistance to a technology deal. Both sides need a win, so financial access issues and tariff suspension might be declared a win, but deep divides remain. Moving on to Europe, the Munich Security Conference has shown how deep the divide is now between the US and our allies. Yet Dan says unless it hits pocketbooks, ultimately American voters don’t care.
For our third segment, Michael welcomes Greg Valliere to the studio. Greg has long been one of the leading policy analysts writing for the financial industry. Greg parses the latest moves from the Democrats – and how those moves strengthen Trump with his base. In a wide ranging conversation, Greg and Michael handicap the early stages of the 2020 Presidential race, the Fed and interest rates, and the forecast for the economy.
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US markets reopen today after the Presidents’ Day holiday. Listen to the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for headlines and a snapshot of the numbers to start the week.
Markets were off yesterday after release of weak sales data. Listen the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the headlines and numbers before the markets open.
Markets continue the new year rally. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for headlines, overseas updates, commodities, and futures.
Markets are positive across the globe this morning. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for headlines, commodities, and futures before the opening bell.
It's a new FarrCast! The markets are up 17% off the Christmas lows. Will the rally continue? As we hit the next significant resistance level, Michael talks with Jim Baka of Calamos Wealth Management on some of the tools available to the long term investor.
Senior Political Analyst Dan Mahaffee says the President might not be happy -- but with a deal in place in Congress, another shutdown isn't likely. The next fight is over where the Administration is going to shift money around to buy more wall that what the Congress will appropriate money for. Dan moves on to China -- the rhetoric has calmed down, but the two sides really are far apart. Issues remain, but there is enough progress that Dan thinks the President will postpone the March 1 tariff deadline. Moving on to Brexit -- the Brexiteers want to leave the EU club but dictate the terms to the club. Dan isn't as optimistic as he was on a second referendum, but thinks some delay to the exit is coming.
In the third segment, Michael welcomes John Morris of Crestwood Advisors. Michael and John dive into the rally. How far can it go? The economy is plodding along -- John thinks volatility is hiding now, but not going away. He's confident that the markets will be constructive this year, but there will be potholes along the way, and even a correction isn't out of the question.
Progress has been made on government funding and China trade talks continue. Start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for headlines, markets, futures & commodities.
The Dow finished up last week for the seventh week in a row. Start your morning with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for the numbers that drive the day.
More China jitters shook the markets yesterday. Get the overnight headlights, overseas trade, commodities and morning futures to be up to the minute with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief brings you headlines, markets, commodities, and futures every day as the sun rises.
The FarrCast is back and thawed out after a week in deep freeze! Michael welcomes Jim Iuorio to talk on the markets: we’ve seen a 16% rise since the Christmas Eve lows. Jim says there has been a lot of good news and we may well drift higher, but there is a China sized (& shaped) roadblock up ahead. He sees positives ahead for 2019 and tells us where he sees potholes along the way.
Dan Mahaffee joins us for an expert’s view on the State of the Union. The President painted with a broad brush, as SotU speeches tend to do, and began to set outlines of the 2020 campaign. Plus, Dan gives his thoughts on another shutdown. There are whispers on the Hill that the White House is considering forcing another to blame the Democrats and “clean the slate” for five week shutdown that just ended.
For our third segment, Michael welcomes Lester Munson, who brings over a quarter century of experience in DC and insight into the state of play. He says Trump needs to think about messaging for the suburbs if he is to sustain his political life. Michael and Les move on to talk about the nomination of David Malpass as President of the World Bank. Though Malpass has been a noted World Bank critic, Les says that ultimately his appointment could be a great boon for the World Bank.
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The State of the Union was last night. Wake up to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for a snapshot of the state of markets, futures, & commodities.
US Markets continue their 2019 rally. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief and get headlines, markets, futures & commodities before the opening bell.
It’s the beginning of the busiest week of earnings season. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief this morning, and every morning the markets are open to get the headlines & the numbers to kick off your day.
US markets had their strongest January in three decades. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief for details on markets, futures & commodities before the opening bell to begin February.
Markets surged on a Fed statement seen as positive for the markets. Get yesterday’s results and today’s futures before the bell on the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief brings you today’s headlines, markets, futures, & commodities.
Wake up to the numbers: markets, futures, commodities & headlines. It’s just the information you need to begin your day without commentary on The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Government reopens today. Start your week with a rundown of the numbers and headlines with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets are higher across the world this morning. Listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning brief and get futures, commodities, & headlines to start your Friday.
The shutdown continues as well as the standoff in Venezuela. Start your day with markets, futures, & headlines with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets began the week lower but US futures point upwards leading to the opening bell. Listen to the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief and get all the numbers and headlines without commentary to start your day.
On tonight's FarrCast, Michael welcomes back Stephanie Link. She is one of the leading minds, and leading voices on Wall Street and she share her thoughts on how market volatility can be an opportunity for the long term investor. The markets turned down today, apparently because of the realization that global growth is slowing -- but that's old news if you've been listening to the FarrCast. Listen for what Michael and Stephanie see coming next.
The shutdown continues and Dan Mahaffee gives us the lay of the land in DC. The President's support is faltering, and as 800,000 Federal workers approach the second payday without a check, the pain is increasing. Each side is dug in their trenches, but they are being pushed out to begin the work towards a compromise.
In the third segment, Michael talks China with one of the leading experts on Chinese economy, politics and culture in Washington -- the FarrCast's very own Dan Mahaffee! Last week it seemed that everything was coming together for a trade deal and today it all seemed to come apart. In the More Mahaffee segment Dan walks us through the complex transition that China is facing: not just economically but socially. Dan predicts we will see progress on trade, and some agreement, but resolution may take decades.
US markets reopen today after the holiday weekend. Download & listen to The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief and get the numbers & headlines to be up to date.
Markets are up across the globe this morning. Get the numbers as well as headlines to start your day with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Earnings season has begun and the markets respond. For markets, headlines, and futures, listen the The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
May’s UK government suffered a heavy defeat on Brexit and now faces a no confidence vote. Get headlines, commodities and futures before the markets open on The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It's a snowy FarrCast! 2019 is off to a good start in the markets -- there's plenty to make up from the dive at the end of 2018. Michael reviews the markets as they've found their footing. Things aren't great -- but they aren't bad. We welcome Mark Hamrick, veteran economic journalist, former head of the National Press Club and currently chief economist at Bankrate.com. Michael and Mark have a free ranging conversation on Brexit, the market outlook, and a dive into a new consumer survey from Bankrate. Seventy percent of the economy is driven by the consumer, and what the consumer thinks and feels is an important barometer of where the economy is going.
In our second segment, Dan Mahaffee joins to talk DC and the World. He discusses the pendulum swings in politics, and the decline of the middle ground -- and the concern that also can diminish the middle class. We move on the Mueller investigation; the turn the investigation has taken is more to counterintelligence. Dan outlines the trajectory of the climax of the investigation.
Finally, the Brexit deal was rejected by British Parliament. Dan says Teresa May will survive the no-confidence vote, and that a second referendum is becoming more and more of a possibility.
Earnings season begins in earnest today with JP Morgan issuing their fourth quarter report. Start your day with a snapshot of markets, headlines & futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Snow covers much of the US but markets are open across the world. Get the numbers and headlines before the opening bell in the US on The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets continue to rally and Asia finishes the week in a high. Start your morning with headlines & futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It's a New Year and it's a new FarrCast! We start with Jim Iuorio from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. There are a ton of moving parts, Jim says, and he breaks down why the markets broke down in December, and what they need to see for the next leg up.
Dan Mahaffee joins to tell us the state of play in Washington, DC. The holidays brought one domino fell after another. The impacts of the shutdown are beginning to be felt as TSA, USDA, and other acronyms are closed. The perfect is the enemy of the good, Dan reminds us, and he says that to expect a dramatic and symbolic solution, but maybe not substantive.
Michael welcomes special guest Jon Najarian for our third segment. Markets hate uncertainty, but Jon reminds us that uncertainty can be good for investors because pockets of value can form. It's not all clear moving forward in 2019 -- but there are reasons to be optimistic.
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Listen to get your market update, the latest on US-China trade negotiations, and the Fed’s current stance on rate hikes.
US markets began the week in positive territory and futures trading indicates the trend will continue to the opening bell. Get headlines, markets, futures, and commodities in the FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Start your week with a quick rundown of the markets, headlines, commodities & futures. It’s just the facts in three minutes to start your day: The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets fell yesterday but as dawn approaches in the US, overseas markets are responding positively to developments in China. Get the headlines, futures, & commodities on The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Markets are down and treasuries rise. Get the numbers from overseas, futures & commodities with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
It’s a new day and a new year. Start with just the facts: market headlines, commodities and pre-dawn futures with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief.
Every year, Michael picks his top ten. This year, there are bargains to be had after the markets have tumbled. What are the prospects in a market repricing environment?
Farr, Miller & Washington is a "buy-to-hold" investment manager, which means we make each investment with the intent to hold the position for a period of 3-5 years. Nevertheless, in each of the past thirteen Decembers I have selected and invested personally in ten of the stocks we follow with the intention of holding for just one year. These are companies that I find especially attractive in light of their valuations or their potential to benefit from economic developments. I hold an equal dollar amount in each of the positions for the following year, and then I reinvest in the new list.
This is my Top 10 for 2019, listed in no particular order. This year's Top Ten represent a nice combination of growth and defensiveness. Eight of the 11 S&P 500 industry sectors are represented, and their average long-term estimated growth rate (in EPS) is well in excess of the overall market. Also on average, these companies are much larger than the average S&P 500 company while carrying an average dividend yield of about 2%.
Results have been good in some years and not as good in others. I will sell my 2018 names on Monday, December 31st and buy the following names that afternoon. The reader should not assume that an investment in the securities identified was or will be profitable. These are not recommendations to buy or sell securities. There is risk of losing principal. Past performance is no indication of future results. If you are interested in any of these names, please call us or your financial advisor to discuss.
It’s a light news day but as with every day The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief brings you the news and numbers to start your day.
Markets rebounded yesterday after spending most of the day in negative territory. Asia & Europe are trading higher and futures indicate a positive open.
Yesterday saw record gains in the markets. Catch up on overseas markets, commodities and futures in three minutes with The FarrCast Three Minute Morning Brief
US markets reopen today after the worst Christmas Eve in market history. Catch up in the numbers in three minutes with The FarrCast 3-minute Morning Brief.
Markets are half day today and closed tomorrow. Catch up with headlines, futures & commodities in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee.
Markets drop on the Fed announcement: Asian markets follow, Europe & futures indicate a possible rebound. Just the facts in three minutes to start your day.
It’s been a turbulent week in the markets leading into today’s Fed meeting. Get the headlines, commodities & futures all in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee and be ready for the day.
Three trading days until Christmas and Santa Claus and his rally are nowhere to be seen. We welcome Jim Iuorio from the CME to talk about the markets. It's an uncertain time, and Jim says the getting tomorrow's Fed meeting in the rear view mirror will help. On the FarrCast, we say "emotion is the foe of the long-term investor" and right now the focus is on Jerome Powell -- and he needs to show no emotion and calm the emotional beast of the markets down.
It's not just Wall Street providing news this week, and Dan Mahaffee joins to talk about Washington, Beijing and places in between. Dan notes that the President's pressure on the Fed puts Jerome Powell in a difficult position -- even if the data supports a pause, it's important to demonstrate independence from political pressure. Moving on to China, Dan points out where China is willing to make concessions, and what their long view goals are. The China story isn't going away, and we'll be talking more in 2019.
It's the last FarrCast of the year, and for our big finale Michael welcomes one of our greatest guest, Jack Bouroudjian, chief economist for UCX. Jack is a trader, an investor, and absolutely the expert's expert. Jack returns us to a theme from the beginning of the year -- repatriation. It's been propping up the dollar and suppressing inflation. Still, he agrees we will see the "dovish rate hike." Jack gives his thoughts what the themes that will govern what moves the markets in 2019.
It's a FarrCast that you can't miss -- our guests don't just read the headlines, they look at what the next headlines will be.
Three minutes of markets, overseas trends, headlines, commodities & futures. Just the facts in three minutes to start your day.
The three minute morning brief brings you markets, headlines, commodities and futures in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee.
Market headlines, futures, commodities, treasuries: just the facts in three minutes to start your day.
Overseas markets, headlines, commodities and futures: the information you need to start your day in three minutes.
Futures, commodities, overseas markets, and headlines: the facts you need to begin your day in three minutes
Eventful. Well, that's one way to put it. Jim Iuorio joins us from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and gives us the technical take. It's not voodoo: the levels and patterns technicians watch are reliable predictors of the sentiments of market participants. Jim tells us what he watches to get a handle on what the collective psychological sentiment of the markets.
What happened at The White House today? Really, what was that? Dan Mahaffee from the Center for the Study of the President and Congress joins us and his study really helps sort the political theater. Neither side is winning, and suddenly a government shutdown looks more probable. The only place it seems common ground might be found is spending (well borrowing) more money.
Just the facts:Market numbers, headlines, commodities & futures before the sun rises on the east coast.
Headlines, overseas markets & futures— just the facts to get you started with your day.
Market headlines, overnight trading, and futures — three minutes of information you need to start your day.
Futures are all sharply lower and markets in Asia & Europe fall. Headlines and market news in three minutes as you go to your car or sit at your desk — the FarrCast three minute morning brief.
The market dropped 800! Don't panic -- listen to the FarrCast! Jim Iuorio joins us, and he's not worried about the yield curve, maybe a little about trade. The markets are behaving like markets do -- and sometimes they go down. Keep an eye on the long term: it was an awful day for sure, but relax and keep to your discipline.
President Trump returned from Argentina and the G20 and said he'd made the biggest deal of his life. Yet the bond market didn't move. Dan Mahaffee joins us from Washington to parse what happened -- and what didn't happen. Dan is a China hand, having lived and studied there, and he gives some insight into the pressures that President Xi faces at home.
Finally in our third segment, Michael gives tribute on the passing of the forty-first President. Michael reflects on his acquaintance with George H. W. Bush and the life and example of the President. President Bush believed in a kinder America and devoted his life to creating a better America. Thank you for service, Mr. President. Godspeed.
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! The FarrCast is back and the markets seem to be settling down. Michael welcomes Kenny Polcari who says the markets are waiting on geo-political events. The economy is sound and consumers just spent a record amount on Black Friday. Michael asks Kenny the question on everyone's mind: will there be a Santa Claus rally?
Breaking news! Just before we went to air, Trump gave an interview to the Washington Post, and what an interview. Dan Mahaffee from the Center of the Presidency and Congress joins to talk about the President's comments on GM and the Fed. Remember what we've said on the FarrCast: the economy and the markets aren't the same thing.
Lester Munson joins for our third segment. He says he's looking forward to season three of the Trump show -- great new characters and lots of fighting. The ratings should be great! Moving on the G20 summit, Les is looking for a lot of great tango metaphors from the summit, but not a lot more. President Xi is feeling pressure though, and Les says the Administration has done a good job of lowering expectations. Finally, Les says Trump's path to re-election in 2020 looks very rocky two years out.
Remember when interest rates spiked upwards? Well, the markets are still trying to find to stability. Kenny Polcari told us that we have to test the lows of October again and then the markets can begin to build again. Rates are rising, and the markets have to decide what the proper valuation is in the new environment. Kenny gives us a quick primer on the fragmentation of the markets, and how that exaggerates the volatility.
Michael welcomes Matt Leffingwell to talk about DC post-midterms. It's been a while since we've heard from Matt, and he walks us through the chatter on the Hill. The tech industry is watching for privacy legislation, the financials are watching for new regulation, and everyone is looking at infrastructure. Leffingwell says we will see gridlock across most areas, but drug pricing may be a point of agreement.
When the markets are confused, Mona Mahajan, US Investment Strategist from Allianz GI, has a voice that makes sense. Michael welcomes Mona on to peel back the layers. The US economy is strong, but will the momentum continue in the face of trade difficulties, rising rates, and slower global growth? Mona makes the case that we aren't heading into a recession, so the markets will likely find the technical bottom and move forward.
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t's another wild week in the markets! Jim Iuorio joins Michael and reminds us -- you can lose money in the markets, and when we forget that the markets slap us in the face. You can't just shovel money into the market anymore, but have to have a plan. Jim has a plan, and shares some of the things he's looking for in the data as we come to the end of the year.
Wild week in the markets? It's nothing compared to what is happening in Washington this week. Dan Mahaffee joins from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress to sort it out. The electorate is changing, but are the parties keeping up? Amidst the chaos, there is some good news: Secretary Mnuchin is working hard to lay groundwork for a Xi-Trump meeting at the end of the month. Dan is a China expert, and has deep insight into the long view the Chinese are taking.
For our special guest, we welcome back Tom Heath from The Washington Post. Tom says he loves a good downturn -- and explains why. Tom has seen market downturns before, and if you have the stomach for them, they are a gift for the long term investor.
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It's the election FarrCast! Kenny Polcari calls in from the floor on the New York Stock Exchange. The markets had a big relief rally on Wednesday: split government is what the markets wanted to see. Then on Thursday, the markets breathed out. Kenny says we are in a seasonally strong time of year, but will likely test support before another leg up. Looking forward to 2019, Michael and Kenny say there is competition for money next year, and that's a good thing.
We go to Washington with Dan Mahaffee from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. Dan pretty much called the election results right on: the suburbs turned towards the Democrats in the House, but the electoral map kept the Senate in GOP hands. Dan points out that divided government has historically produced significant legislation. Will we see the Art of the Deal President next year, or the Campaign Rally President? We continue to live in interesting times.
For our special guest, tonight we have Greg Valliere, Chief Global Strategist for Horizon Investments. His career has been studying the links between DC policy and Wall St market movement. The 2018 midterms are over, and the 2020 campaign begins immediately, and Greg sees little getting done. He takes a little bit of a a contrarian view: gridlock is maybe not as good thing the markets think -- health care, infrastructure, and especially deficits all need attention. The important point for investors is the economic fundamentals are pretty sound, but Greg has some concerns that he shares.
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The market soared! Well, Kenny Polcari says hold on -- the Dow was up 400 points (and 250 of that in the last hour and a half today!) but we are still off 2000 from the highs. Kenny says it's not over yet, but the market is trying to build a base, but don't be surprised to see another test of the lows as the market digests the midterms.
Is civility dead? That's the question Michael poses to DC expert Dan Mahaffee. The midterm campaigns are (over) heating, and we are one week from the election. Dan goes underneath the headlines and says there is some encouragement that civil discourse and debate might rise again in the Republic.
For our third segment special guest, Michael welcomes Stephanie Link, fellow CNBC contributor and Head of Global Equities Research at Nuveen. This has been an extreme earnings season -- Stephanie says it's been "sell first and ask questions later." If you think long term (as Stephanie does) there are opportunities and the big picture, the fundamentals, are still good. We have to get through the midterms and the markets could find their feet.
Welcome to the FarrCast! As always we start with the markets, and what a difference a week makes. The Dow ricocheted 500 points -- Kenny Polcari joins from the floor, and he says the pain isn't over yet, but it does seem like the markets are building a floor; Kenny says to watch for the lows creeping higher -- that's the good sign we want to see. It's early in earnings season, and while bottom line profits look good, the top line revenue growth is important and Michael and Kenny explain why.
Senior political analyst Dan Mahaffee from the Center for the Study of the President and Congress calls in to give us the latest from Capital Hill. The President has been using the Stock Market as a scorecard for the economy, and that is becoming politically dangerous. Trump has said "my greatest threat" is the Federal Reserve. Looking abroad, Dan makes the point that while the US relationship with Saudi Arabia might not be a love match, the cost of the divorce is more than the cost of staying together -- expect realpolitik to outweigh outrage.
For our third segment, Michael welcomes Mark Hamrick, longtime financial journalist, and current Washington Bureau Chief of Bankrate.com. We are living in a world of market gyrations, jawboning, and fake news. Mark talks about the importance of clear, verified information to the financial markets, and how as a journalists they plow through. Mark talks about the markets and how it's good for the investor that the Fed stays focused on their (apolitical) long-term goals.
Markets are waffled as yield surged. Kenny Polcari joins us tonight and tells us why there is no reason to panic, and what to look for as earnings begin. Kenny is looking to the banks to get off to a good start, and is looking for another leg up before the end of the year.
DC is the gift that keeps giving, and our senior political analyst, Dan Mahaffee helps to sort. Two weeks ago, Dan said Rosensteen stays and Kavanaugh goes -- Dan explains what got Kavanaugh over the line. Breaking news from DC today as Nikki Haley has resigned as Ambassador to the UN. There might be some musical chairs after the midterms, and Dan unpacks some of the rumors flying inside the Beltway.
We welcome as our special guest, CJ Corneliussen from Metavivor.org, an organization working to improve funding and support for metastatic cancer. She explains the economics of cancer, and cancer research. There has been an emphasis on prevention and treatment in cancer research, but CJ helps us to understand how the profile of the funding has human, and economic costs.
Wow, what a week! What will we talk about? We start with the markets and Jim Iuorio -- there has been a lot of talk about a bull market, but Jim points out that much of 2015 and 2016 traded sideways. Corrections can be time or in price. There is a lot of great news lately -- consumer confidence, employment, median income. But there is concern -- will the higher rates eventually break the rally. Iuorio is optimistic but is worried about the word "accelerate" coming from the Fed tomorrow.
Anything to talk about in DC this week? Supreme Court, midterms, resignations, oh my! The Kavanaugh nomination is trouble, and Dan Mahaffee says right now the votes might not be there. Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein was said to resign, then didn't, and now he's meeting with President on Thursday. Dan says right now the Democrats midterm strategy is the Napoleonic dictum: don't get in your adversaries way while he's making a mistake.
In the third segment, Michael welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, past President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. The Fed is definitely going to announce a rate hike, but Dr. Lacker explains what the Fed is discussing as they look forward. He's been in the room in previous meetings, and he thinks the markets are under-estimating how many rate hikes are coming in 2019.
It's a packed week. Listen in to the FarrCast and unpack it!
Michael opens tonight's show with an explanation of financial discipline -- investors talk about it, but what does it mean? How does rebalancing help manage your risk? Michael brings on bond expert Andy Mathes tonight. He tells us what he sees in the bond markets, and what that tells us about where the equity markets go next?
Last week, Dan Mahaffee said that the Kavanaugh nomination should proceed apace unless something cataclysmic happens. Tonight Mahaffee says "I think we have a cataclysm here." The Kavanaugh hearings calls into question the nature of the Supreme Court: is the Court a political court or a constitutional court?
The FarrCast welcomes back Lester Munson, former chief of staff for Senator Mark Kirk. Les has spent over 25 years on the Hill and working in foreign relations. Les and Dan have a lively discussion on the escalation of the trade war. How vulnerable is China? What does "winning" a trade war even mean?
Listen in and learn about today's movement in the bond market to the future of the Chinese economy, and everything in between.
When the S&P 500 set a new high on October 21, Kenny Polcari was the FarrCast saying he'd like the markets trade sideways for a bit AND he expected September to be okay. Now we are in the middle of September and Kenny has been spot on. Michael and Kenny talk about what comes next.
Dan Mahaffee joins to look at DC: there is an unprecedented disconnect between the health of the economy and the popularity of the President. Trump fatigue is setting in, and the GOP looks to lose the House.
Tom Heath of the Washington Post joins us to bring his long term perspective. You have to expect the markets to go down. You have to expect the markets to go up. That's what markets do -- make sure you know what your time horizon is for your investments, and don't panic. If you can't sleep at night worrying about your investment -- don't own it.
It's the Chicago FarrCast! Jim Iuorio joins us from Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The markets had an excuse this week to back off with a little hint of wage inflation (remember February when a hint sent the market into a correction?) but the rally continues. The yield curve is flattening, but it's still positive. There might be a chink in the market's armor in the increasing rate environment.
Chicago native Dan Mahaffee from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress comes in and gives us a little more detail about the Mexico trade deal. The rhetoric is positive, but Dan tells us why the Canadian hurdle might still be a bigger jump (and why that impacts any deal with Mexico.) It's a big week in DC -- Sessions stays? Kavanaugh to be confirmed? And a few words on the late, great, Senator John McCain.
For the long term look, Michael welcomes back Jack Bouroudjian, Chief Economist from UCX in Chicago -- six months ago on the FarrCast Jack said, "the easy money in this market has been made." Jack is watching the dollar, emerging markets, and he's concerned these highs are occurring at the wrong time. Is a late summer peak? Jack tells us the bond markets are telling us one thing and the equity markets another. It's a confused market -- Jack says to be very careful.
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The FarrCast is back! People are coming back from vacation, and juries are returning with verdicts. Michael welcomes back the great Kenny Polcari to sort out what it means for the markets. Kenny says, in the short term, political noise might create volatility, but in the long-term does not price stocks. September is usually a rough month for equities, but Kenny thinks the markets hold up. UNLESS -- something comes out of left field.
Dan Mahaffee joins from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, and explains what the news from the Manafort trial and Cohen plea agreement impacts the "blue wave." The Trump Administration keeps stomping on its own good news, and it means we are likely moving to divided government after the midterms.
To start the new season, Michael welcomes one of the smartest market strategists in the business today, Mona Mahajan from Allianz Global. The year began with tax reform and the synchronized global growth story -- as the global story has fallen off, the US economy has remained robust. It's late in the cycle, yes there will be volatility, yes there will be rotation, but there could be value as well.
Jim Iuorio joins us from the floor of the Chicago Exchange to talk earnings and blue skies ahead. Dan Mahaffee discusses Iran, Russia and more tax cuts. It's hot in D.C. and it's hot on The FarrCast! Please Listen!
It's a slow, languid summer week. The President met a few world leaders and held a press conference that got a little coverage, but there wasn't much . . .
Oh who are we kidding? There is enough material for four shows this week. We've got Jim Iuorio from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange kicking us off with a look at the markets. There was moderately positive economic news on consumer spending and moderately dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, and the markets reacted to that news and ignored the noise from Brussels, London, & Helsinki.
Dan Mahaffee joins in to talk about political risk. Michael welcomes former Asst Secy of the Treasury Tony Fratto. Michael opens the mics and Dan, Jim, and Tony take on the big economic picture. Is corporate debt a problem? Where is the next leg up in growth? What are the bonds telling us about the future? And if there is a blue wave in November, what does that mean for the markets?
We even have a bonus segment to wrap it all up, and take a look at what next week will bring. It's a special FarrCast for a special week, and we've got the smartest guys in the room to dissect it all.
Tariffs blows have been traded and DOOM is upon us. Well, maybe not -- the markets are adapting to the President's totally unprecedented style. Jim Iuorio joins us from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and tells why the sky isn't falling. Tom Heath and Jim talk about oil -- as a massive producer the US benefits from high oil, but hurts the consumer. Where is the sweet spot?
Next up is regular Dan Mahaffee -- a Supreme Court nominee has been nominated. Mahaffee says that the Kavanaugh pick is likely to be the biggest lasting legacy of the Trump administration. How does it change what goes in the court? Markets don't like blowups at summits, and Mahaffee previews the NATO summit, and Trump's meeting with Putin.
Our special guest Tom Heath from the Washington Post brings it all home for us. Tom's common sense and direct questions helps put everything in context. Right now the economy is chugging along. How does the big picture effect everyone's little picture?
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It's the holiday week edition of FarrCast! Kenny Polcari calls in from the floor of the NYSE and tells us how the markets are distorted by the low volumes on the holiday. Tariffs are to take effect on Friday -- Kenny tells us what to look for depending on how the news breaks, and what the tone is. It's a new quarter, and we look to other side of the tariff news: have we seen a peak in investor sentiment?
Dan Mahaffee is Michael's guest for the second segment, and he gives us a preview of the fight for the Supreme Court, and how that may effect the midterms. Mitch McConnell refused a Senate vote for a year on the Merrick Garland nomination. Will there be blowback from the Democrats in the Senate? Can it be done before the election?
Returning to join us as our special guest on the third segment is Andy Keiser, foreign policy expert. It's less than a month since the Singapore summit between the President and Kim Jong-Un. The heat has come off the rhetoric, but has anything really changed? Andy tells us we are just on the first steps of the marathon and Secretary Pompeo has a lot of work to do. There are plenty of other hotspots investors need to watch, and Andy helps us frame the world.
It's another great FarrCast! The markets dive -- should Fred & Ethel be worried about their retirement accounts? All of the experts agree.
The Dow dropped under it's 200 day moving average. Jim Iuorio says, "that means almost nothing to me." Iuorio says the bull market isn't over, but there are things out there that worry him. The Fed still has a tightrope act in the raising rate environment.
Dan Mahaffee is with us again to explain the inexplicable -- the dysfunction of DC. This President negotiates in public, and it's something completely different than what we've seen before. It's chaotic -- but there is immense flexibility when orthodoxies are discarded.
Michael welcomes as his special guest tonight, John Freshman, the insider's insider, and an expert on all things Washington. With 30 years of experience in the halls of Washington, John puts all of the movements of the markets and in DC in the context of the coming elections. Will we see divided government in the next Congress? Does it even matter?
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Michael opens the show as he always does by checking in with Kenny Polcari to talk about the volatile day on Wall Street and the surprising news about GE. Next, Dan Mahafee from CSPC calls in to discuss the aftermath of the Singapore Summit, and the growing tension between the US and China over the trade war. And Michael wraps up by chatting with Mark Olson from Treliant Risk Advisors about the latest news from the Fed and whether the standard of living in the US will rise or decline in the coming years.
The market was a big dud -- on the N. Korea news, and Kenny explains why the markets don't react too much to geo-political shifts. But later this week, the Fed, the ECB, and the BoJ all have announcements -- and markets move on monetary shifts. Kenny and Michael explain what the markets are looking for.
Dan Mahaffee is the resident genius at FarrCast from the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress. And boy do we have a President and Congress to be studied. Dan doesn't makes sense of it all -- but he makes as much sense can be made. Trump makes nice with Kim Jong-Un, and throws bombs at the allies in the G7. And yet, amidst the nonsense, there are results.
Tom Heath joins from The Washington Post to put it all together for us, and Michael & Tom sort through the noise. The markets are drifting up, and the economy is doing well. Things are good -- have a plan and take the long view. Michael & Tom talk about the longest view, and how to plan to distribute the estate and "having the hard discussion." Communicate more, not less.
Listen in, have a laugh, and maybe a learn a little too! It's the FarrCast!
Jim Iuorio joins Michael to talk markets -- he's bullish, but he's not euphoric. He tells us why he's optimistic -- and he shares what worries him as well. It's been an interesting week in DC, and Dan Mahaffee tells us what is historically unprecedented, and what is just posturing. Orthodoxy is being challenged and much of it happens beneath the headlines. Mueller and Korea are in the headlines though -- and Dan gives what to look for next. For the third segment, Michael dives in to some of the numbers with Robert Schwartzberg, one of the smartest market researchers around. Robert sees risks out there, but opportunities abound.
Welcome to the FarrCast! It has been a big start to the week, and Kenny Polcari joins Michael to talk about the 400 point drop on the Dow and the strong rally in bonds. Is there anything to worry about? Or is this just more of the volatility that Kenny and Michael have been warning about since December (before the volatility began.)
Spygate and the deep state and name calling over North Korea -- and then it suddenly goes quiet. Dan Mahaffee parses what is going on in DC this week. Amidst all of the noise, there is important signal that will impact the economy moving forward.
Lester Munson joins Michael to help us sort out the international situation, and there is a lot to sort -- Spain and Italy both facing new elections, the N. Korea summit might be back on, and ongoing developments in Iran and China. The headlines are changing fast, and Lester helps keep our eyes on the long term trends.
It's the FarrCast! Listen now so you can have a better idea of what might happen next.
It's another great FarrCast! Michael welcomes Jim Iuorio from Chicago Mercantile Exchange to talk markets. Are the markets worried about trade? Maybe a little-- but the big story is interest rates. Does the economy have enough momentum to thrive in the rising rate environment?
DC is the gift that keeps giving and Dan Mahaffee is back to guide us through the dysfunction. The House fails to pass a Farm Bill; this could be harbinger of things to come. And could have economic ramifications. Dan and Michael go through some of the names they are watching in the spring -- and ones you should too.
John Kehoe joins Michael to talk trade, China, and N. Korea. It's a trade cease-fire this week. John goes into the deep structural issues that exist in Sino-American relations that are being glazed over. Political issues have real economic impacts beyond daily noise. But John sees the Fed as the biggest issue facing the economy.
Kenny Polcari on the markets -- we've broken resistance, what next? Clayton Allen gives us a deep dive into NAFTA, Iran, and international trade. Dan Mahaffee connects the threads.
We've been all over the place in the markets. We have a 3.1% ten-year, and an ever stronger dollar. Kenny Polcari tells us where the market is, and what the markets are trying to figure out. The pieces are in place for the markets to rise -- as long as inflation is steady and slow.
Clayton Allen from Height Analytics joins us to give insight into NAFTA -- we are crashing into Paul Ryan's deadline for a deal. Clayton explains why there is a deadline (it's not just politics.) Clayton's expertise in trade includes energy, and he gives us a primer on why the Iran deal impacts the oil market well beyond Iran.
Dan Mahaffee, Director of Policy for the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress joins Michael and connects the threads between politics, technology, and trade. For deep understanding of the forces shaping the economy of the future, listen to the experts on the FarrCast. Download now!
The markets have bounced! Kenny Polcari tells us where the next level of resistance is -- and where the market goes if resistance breaks. Michael and Kenny discuss what the technical indicators are telling us, but looking at the fundamentals, they really haven't changed as the markets are whipsawing back and forth. And the fundamentals are good.
Matt Leffingwell calls in from Capitol Hill this week, and talks foreign policy. The Korea situation seems to be moving positively, but the US pulling out of the Iranian deal has impacts across the world -- and across the markets.
We talk about the markets and the blue chips on the FarrCast, but what are the markets like for the micro-cap companies. Michael welcomes Christopher Cuesta, CEO of TBH, a specialist in small and micro-caps. There are opportunities, but risks too. Chris takes us through what kind of management, and story he looks for.
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Big moves in the market! But Kenny Polcari tells us why the move down wasn't anything to sweat -- and why the bounce up might not go very high. Matt Leffingwell joins from Capitol Hill -- literally. There is news from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue and Matt catches us up. Matt told us last week that Gen. Kelly's star was waning, and this week the news has shown that to be the case. Listen in to find out what the thoughts are on the Hill about the Mueller investigation and the new leaks. For our special guest, Michael welcomes Robert Ourisman of the Ourisman Automotive Group. We've heard about monetary policy, interest rates, and big economic ideas -- Robert tells us what the numbers mean where the rubber meets the road. Literally.
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Treasuries cross 3%! Dow tumbles 450 points! Caterpillar raises the spectre of "peak earnings." Is it panic on Wall Street? Kenny Polcari joins us to say it's ugly, it's uncomfortable, but it's not panic. The markets are testing technical levels and the whipsaw movements are part of the modern automated markets. Michael and Kenny talk about what the fundamentals are, and separate the noise from the signal investors need to be thinking about.
Washington is the gift that just keeps giving. Matt Leffingwell gives us the insider's insight in to the waning of Gen. Kelly's influence -- and who's star is rising in The West Wing. The midterms are six months away -- what are the thoughts from The Hill on how the House and Senate are shaping up for the next Congress.
Confused about the geo-politics of oil? Michael welcomes the leading energy policy expert on Capitol Hill, Daryl Owen. Daryl explains how the Iran deal and the markets influence how the Saudis manipulate production. Rising wages are beginning to impact the potential of US producers. The FarrCast is here to bring all the loose threads together. Download and listen today!
Are the markets starting to break out? What signal do investors need to listen to through the noise? Mike Pompeo is the new sheriff in town, find out why! It's the FarrCast! Tune and in and get the inside information.
Kenny Polcari joins the FarrCast tonight to explain the changing terrain of the markets. Fundamentals are strong, and markets found technical support and broke through resistance. There is a canary in the gold mine though -- Kenny and Michael talk about what the canary is telling us. Is there still room to run on the upside?
Tom Heath joins Michael from The Washington Post -- corporations are awash in cash. What do buybacks mean for the retail investor? What does the average investor need to be paying attention to? What do they need to ignore?
Andy Keiser, Senior Advisor for the National Security Institute at George Mason University joins for the third segment to talk geo-politics, economics, and what's going on inside the beltway, and on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Markets Rally! Trade Talks Progress! But if the rumor you'll hear tonight on the FarrCast is true -- EVERYTHING is about to change.
The FarrCast is back! And it's an interesting week to be back. Our special guest is the Hon. Glenn Nye, President of the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress. Congressman Nye gives us a historical and political perspective on the trade negotiations with China, NAFTA, and thoughts on how TPP could still be a plus.
Teddy Weisberg joins Michael to talk about the wild swings in the market. Teddy is the President of Seaport Securities, and is the expert's expert, earning the nickname "The Mayor of Wall Street." Is the market adapting to the "new normal" of volatility and the unorthodox approach of the Trump administration?
Matt Leffingwell returns this week to catch us up on DC. What will the response be to the latest atrocities in Syria? What do we learn (and not learn) from Zuckerberg's testimony on The Hill? What is the latest from the Mueller investigation? Matt shares the latest rumors from the cloakrooms and hallways on The Hill -- listen in to what is coming on Saturday!
The Markets had their worst week in years, then a powerful rally, and the bluster from Washington increases.
But the bluster seems to have produced some movement on trade and Markets turned positive to begin the week. Listen in to the FarrCast to get your bearings on the bounces in the markets.
Kenny Polcari says we'll see resistance when the S&P 500 hits 2690 and then it will churn. If we continue to make progress resolving trade disputes, we'll go through to new highs, but if not, we'll test the lows again.
John Kehoe from The Australian Financial Review joins Michael for talk on politics and economics. The debt situation in the US is worrying for future growth, but business around the world looks at US tax reform favorably -- and other nations are looking at following suit.
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Welcome to the FarrCast! Today we talk the legal side of Washington.
Legal issues take up more and more air out of the news cycle, and could be shaking the markets. Michael welcomes long time litigator Charles Molster, who is the lawyer's lawyer, and gives his insight into the Mueller investigation and what might happen next.
But first, Jack Bouroudjian tells us how this market is different from those in the past. Volatility is the new norm, and there are risks out there. Michael and Jack discuss rotations, and how the markets move faster than ever.
Next up Chris Cillizza, who covers Washington politics for CNN, lays out the facts as we know them right now. Michael gives Chris quick fire questions to catch us up on the facts behind rumors in DC.
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It's a special National Security Edition of the FarrCast!
This week Michael welcomes Lt. Gen. Daniel Christman, USArmy (Ret.) as his special guest. General Christman began his military career graduating first in the class of 1965 at the US Military Academy, West Point. He finished his Army career as a three-star general, with a combat command in Vietnam, assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and five years as the superintendent at West Point during his storied career. He shares with us his deep understanding of Washington, of diplomacy, and of the world at large, and we are thrilled to learn from him.
The dashingly handsome Kenny Polcari is out dashing this week, but don't fret! Michael talks the markets with Teddy Weisberg. Teddy is the expert's expert, and there is a reason he's earned the nickname, "The Mayor of Wall Street." Teddy tells how this market is different from the past, and how to navigate the new normal.
Matt Leffingwell (who said last week Larry Kudlow would be a front runner for NEC) talks about the change at Department of State, and how the Trump White House works. Matt says that we will have a budget bill soon.
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Washington is rocked as Gary Cohn resigns! Will markets shudder too?
Tariff arguments are pitting the GOP against itself! How will it affect companies and workers on the factory floor?
There is a lot to move the markets. We have the experts, Kenny Polcari, Matt Leffingwell, and a special guest from the steel industry, Craig Bram, CEO of Synalloy Corporation, to help our listeners sort it out.
Polcari says markets will be nervous about Cohn's departure, and more volatility is likely to be injected into the markets. Leffingwell says the Republicans are furious about the tariffs, and Cohn's departure leaves the White House with fewer experts. Craig Bram talks about what the tariffs mean for a specialty producer, and why a targeted tariff would be a boon for the industry and for Synalloy.
Listen to the FarrCast and learn what the news is on Wall Street, in DC, and in industry. How will they three collide, and importantly: what does it mean for the economy, the markets, and your money?
Jerome Powell has his first biannual testimony on the Hill, and here on the FarrCast we have a fantastic guest to guide us through -- former Federal Reserve Governor Mark Olson. Michael, Kenny Polcari, and Mark Olson talk about the opening of the Powell era, a Fed Chair who pays attention to the markets, but understands the markets are NOT the economy. Markets have been up and down since the correction, mostly up -- is the correction over?
Matt Leffingwell joins Michael for second segment. It's a big week in Washington -- in addition to a new Fed Chair, the Mueller investigation has new twists and turns with the Gates guilty plea. Jared Kushner still doesn't have security clearance, and Matt explains what that means politically and practically.
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It's another week and another fabulous FarrCast. On the FarrCast, we believe that emotion is the enemy of the long term investor, and it has been an emotional month in the Markets. Kenny Polcari joins Michael and tells why he thinks the correction was too quick, and the markets are still under pressure.
Matt Leffingwell joins us to catch up on what is going on in Washington. Congress is in recess, but the Administration sideshow continues -- Matt picks out what could be serious and what are just distractions.
The FarrCast special guest tonight in Dr. Albert Simmonds, and Michael discusses another third-rail issue in American politics-- the economics of healthcare. No one wants cut-rate service for healthcare, and the pressures put on doctors to managed care increases costs. As the population ages, more and more of the nation's GDP is devoted to entitlements and puts even more structural pressure on the system. There aren't simple solutions, and on the FarrCast, we look at the granular, complex questions.
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It's been a wild week in the markets, but tune in to the FarrCast, and it all makes sense! Michael and regular Kenny Polcari help discern the signal from the noise. The markets tested technical support levels, and Kenny tells us that it's not over-- more churn is to come.
We have another great guest on the FarrCast -- from The Australian Financial Review, correspondent John Kehoe. John gives us deep insight not only into the foreign perspective on American politics, but also the American economy. The corporate tax reform in the US has placed pressure in other economies as they compete for capital. John also gives us a deeper understanding of the complexities of trade policy across the Pacific Rim.
It's not just the markets that have been wild, but DC as well. There's been another government shutdown (that was over the next morning) and now (maybe) a budget deal. We talk about fiscal (non)discipline, and the economic implications of the horse trading going on.
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The Dow is down over 1000 for the second time in a week - what does it mean for you? Michael talks about that with Kenny Polcari, as well as what we should expect from the Market in the coming days and weeks. Plus : The Budget Busting Congress! Michael discusses the budget negotiations with political insider Matt Leffingwell, and how that will impact Wall Street, and Main Street.
On this special edition of the FarrCast, Michael talks about the bad week that Wall Street just had, what this correction means, and what to expect in the markets next week.
Welcome to FarrCast! The markets moved down, but there wasn't panic. Kenny Polcari joins Michael and talks about the variables that are playing on the markets, and the return of volatility. If you've been listening to FarrCast, you wouldn't be panicking either. Kenny and Michael look forward so you won't be surprised at what comes next. The upcoming Treasury refunding will be a harbinger of what is to come.
Matt Leffingwell comes to us from The Hill and looks at what State of the Union will bring if we see the Teleprompter President as expected, or if he goes off script and we see the Twitter President. The government is still working without a budget, and we are on our fourth Continuing Resolution.
Michael and Matt are joined by Don Mooers, immigration attorney and former Congressional candidate. Matt gives his insight for a fifth (and sixth!) Infrastructure is on everyone's radar, but what are the chances of passage, and what will it mean for the economy? They discuss not only immigration, growth, and the economy, but what it means for the future of the United States.
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It's another great episode of the FarrCast! Michael is joined by The Washington Post's Thomas Heath for this week's show and we get to the nuts and bolts of what is going on in the markets. Kenny Polcari explains the (non-)reaction of Wall Street to the shutdown, and the reaction when the shutdown ended.
Matt Leffingwell joins Michael and Tom and explains how the government shutdown has weakened the Democrats' hand in Congress. The Republicans appear to have their act together -- but until the debt limit comes up, do the markets care? What really affects economic activity, and Americans' pocketbooks?
What does it all mean for the economy? What does it mean for the markets? We talk about entitlements, the debt, long-term growth, and more. Download and subscribe today!
Volatility has returned to the markets, the dollar is getting weaker, and commodities are getting stronger. Michael and Kenny Polcari talk about what is changing, and what is next. The economic news is good and the early reporting earnings are good, but reversals are part of the markets, and spikes up and down should be expected.
Michael is joined by our regular political analyst Matt Leffingwell, as well as Time Magazine correspondent Molly Ball. Matt and Molly give us great insight into the negotiations on The Hill to avoid a government shutdown. Has Congress learned anything from past shutdowns? Is Congress capable of learning anything? As immigration and the shutdown are debated, what are the economic implications, and who will the voters hold responsible if there is no deal?
It's the beginning of the year, and the markets are melting up. Michael and regular Kenny Polcari discuss how the fundamentals and the technicals interact, and where the momentum is taking us. The central banks around the world are gradually changing their policies, and Michael & Kenny explain what changes could bring to the markets. For all of the numbers, fear is the enemy of the long-term investor.
Matt Leffingwell joins to talk about the week on the Hill -- and the possibility of compromise on DACA. Congress, both parties, are using the Dreamers as a political point, but immigration has deep implications for the economy. It's not just politics -- it's math.
Michael welcomes Niloo Howe to the FarrCast, who explains to us how the social norms, and lack thereof, on the Internet feed the emerging threats in cybersecurity. Security has been an afterthought as we seek faster computers and more convenience and that means we are vulnerable. Niloo points out though that the human element is always the weakest element, and talks about what to do when, not if, you are breached.
It's a New Year, is it a new market? Not yet -- the bull is still stampeding. On the latest FarrCast episode, Michael and Kenny talk about the milestones the market is crossing: Nasdaq 7000, S&P500 2700, and Dow 25,000. Kenny explains algorithm trading and how it has changed the market -- and the dangers it presents.
In the second segment, Matt Leffingwell comes in and makes some sense out of what is happening in Washington -- and gives his personal insight into journalist Michael Wolff.
For the third segment, Michael and Matt welcome Meghan O'Donnell Bell, chief of staff for Congressman Hal Rogers. Meghan is the expert's expert on the opioid epidemic, and what it costs the economy in long-term growth.
Stream now or subscribe to the FarrCast for deep insight into Wall Street, Capitol Hill, and how their collision effects Main Street.
Michael Farr wishes everyone Happy Holidays and presents his top ten stock picks for 2018 - stocks he believs in so much, that he himself will be buying them in the coming year!
On this week’s Farrcast...
Kenny Polcari explains the rotation to value, the stupid Apple call, and why he expects a correction in Q1.
Matt Leffingwell eats crow over the new tax bill and explains what changed in DC that made it possible.
Congressman Jon explains Washington’s “politics of disruptive “ and what can be done about it. Plus a November 2018 prediction for republicans staying in the majority in both the House and Senate!
PLUS. Added bonus Farr’s Top Ten Stocks for 2018!!! Next time on the Farrcast.
Another great episode of The FarrCast this week. Michael talks with Kenny Polcari about the recent market rotations, valuations, expectations, corrections . . . and rigatoni with sweet sausage. As always, Kenny gives a great insight into what to look for in market trends as they occur.
Regular Matt Leffingwell joins Michael to talk about the latest from the Hill. Tax reform looks more likely, but there are still big hurdles. The Mueller investigation still has a long way to run. Finally, Matt shares the latest rumors from the Hill: Speaker Ryan is said to be contemplating dropping a huge bombshell that could change the culture of the House, and have deep political ramifications in 2018.
For the last segment of The FarrCast Michael welcomes Southern Company Senior Vice President Bryan Anderson. Bryan takes us through one of the "loopholes" in taxation . . . and shows how it benefits America.
Always engaging, The FarrCast brings you insight on the markets from a Washington perspective -- learning where policy and investment strategy collide. Tune in and subscribe today.
We are back from Thanksgiving and what a week in Washington! Tax reform continues to make its way towards some sort of legislation, and the markets are beginning to react to the specific proposals. Michael and political analyst Matt Leffingwell discuss what is happening on the Hill, in the markets, and where they collide. In the second segment, Michael is joined by Washington Post financial reporter Thomas Heath. Tom talks about what he has learned as a financial reporter, and tells us his investment discipline.
The end of this year sees changes that will have real effects on the markets now, tomorrow, and years to come. Tune in and gain perspective on what the news means.
On this week’s FarrCast we are again touching third rails of American politics. This week we talk about trade. What’s wrong with protectionism? Our guest Tony Fratto explains how the protectionist bent is harmful to the economy – and ultimately to your pocketbook. Matt Leffingwell talks about Roy Moore and Jeff Sessions. “I forgot” is now the catch phrase to get yourself out it trouble it seems. Will the Congress forget to pass any meaningful legislation as they play politics, though? As always, Kenny Polcari kicks things off with a lively discussion of what to watch for in the markets, and technical trends that are important, but not necessarily obvious.
Michael Farr dives in and gives you information to better understand Washington, Wall Street, Main Street, and the intersections of all three. And we always have a little fun along the way. Listen in, or subscribe and download today!
On this week's FarrCast, Michael explains the yield curve, and Kenny tells us why the markets might not be as robust as the indexes might make you think. Kenny stays on for the second segment as Michael welcomes guest Becky Tallent, former staffer for both John Boehner and John McCain. Along with regular Matt Leffingwell, they make sense of the developments in Washington and what comes next -- and what it means for the markets. In her career on the Hill, Becky became an expert on immigration policy, and she explains how the system is broken, and how it impacts the economy, both today and limiting long-term growth.
As ever, the FarrCast brings fun to the discussion and helps you understand what makes the markets move
This week’s FarrCast is packed with information affecting the markets today (and tomorrow!)
Big news out of Washington this week as the the Mueller investigation gets well and truly underway, and it appears the choice has been made for a new Fed Chair Political analyst Matt Leffingwell walks us through what lobbyists do and where Manafort has allegedly fallen afoul. Michael and Matt talk about what happens next in Washington — and how that could change the market.
But first up, regular contributor Kenny Polcari of O’Neil Securities joins Michael in a lively discussion about the questions to ask of yourself and your investment advisor when faced with an “expensive market”. The segment finishes with Kenny’s three mistakes in investing. (Avoid those pitfalls!)
It’s a show packed with insights to help you understand the markets today.
This week on The FarrCast markets, doom, wealth gap, taxes, and more about the markets. 30th years after the 1987 crash, Michael, Doug Kass, and Kenny Polcari -- all on the ground in 1987 -- talk about what happened, and what could happen to the current bull market. History doesn't repeat itself, but it usually rhymes.
Today's news from DC injects new uncertainty in the markets. Who will be the new Fed Chair? Can tax reform happen? The Republican Whip is working. Does the market care? Matt Leffingwell gives an insider's view, and Michael & Kenny talk about the future of markets in the face of political turmoil.
Finally, Michael welcomes guest Michael Nixon to talk about wealth inequality. Mike Nixon has worked in investment banking, government, and lending. With fewer people holding more of the wealth, what are the long term impacts on the economy -- and how can it be fixed?
Michael Farr cares about your money. Listen in and learn how you can take care of yours!