The bears, the bulls, the bravado - just who are you supposed to believe when there's so much hype and disinformation about the stock market? Chris Farrell, that's who. Each and every week, he's here to give you the "Straight Story."
Farrell vs. Dobbs Outsourcing is the buzz of the business world, but is it really detrimental to the American economy? Chris is ready to take on those who say "yes," including "CNN's" Lou Dobbs. (March 20, 2004)
The Fed and the open letter The Fed Reserve Board meets early next week, and already a well-known economist has published an open letter imploring Greenspan to raise interest rates. Chris is ready to rumble. (March 13, 2004)
Greenspan in translation Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was on stage everywhere, running through his personal playlist: everything from mortgages to Social Security to Medicare to the deficit. What is Greenspan up to? (Feb. 28, 2004) Your dwelling: Rent or buy
Chris tackles the subject of owning your own home. It's the classic American Dream. The housing market is strong and a record 68 percent of us pay mortgages instead of rent these days. But should everyone own their own place? Check out Chris' answer... (Feb. 21, 2004)