Season 3, Episode 24: Dr. Kuehl talks about the latest news on that highly talked about “recession”.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 24 (9:45 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members on what happened to that so-called recession we were supposed to see. Has it really gone away? Or will we see it again?

• What were the predictions on recession during the first quarter? What are we looking at going into the third quarter?
• What sectors have been growing in the last year?
• Regional variation… where is there growth and where is there not?
• Where are we at with inflation and The Fed?
• What are the PCE numbers? How relevant are they?
• When do the central banks lower rates?
• How are the unemployment numbers?
• Will we escape this recession?
• Will we see a recovery when it comes to manufacturing output?
• Holiday season coming up… what effect will it have on the economy this year?

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Season 3, Episode 25: Dr. Kuehl talks about the latest news on the Chinese economic status and what effects it has on other international economies.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 25 (9:12 in length), Dr. Kuehl answers a member question “What happens if China’s economy collapses?”

• Is the Chinese economy really going to collapse?
• What is happening with China? Are there misconceptions?
• Why did China put into place a “100% lockdown” for COVID?
• What did that lockdown do to the economy? Was there success?
• What happened when that lockdown was lifted??
• Why have we seen significant pay raises in China?
• No consumer surge in China… why not?
• What is the reality with exporting and the Chinese economy?
• Deflation – what is the Chinese government going to do?
• Is it a matter of vanishing or weakening?

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Season 3, Episode 26: Dr. Kuehl talks about the latest news on Putin’s revenge and the U.S. labor shortage.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 26 (9:28 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about a few different topics: the big news coming out with Russia and Putin, and then the U.S. labor shortage.

• What does the death of Prigozhin mean to Putin?
• Does this death weaken Putin?
• Should the U.S. be nervous for what’s to come with Putin & Russia?
• What are the chances of Putin turning to nuclear weapons?
• Why are we seeing a pullback this year for the labor shortage?
• What three reasons have been suggested for that pullback?
• The Fed is still not comfortable with the inflation rate, how does it relate to the job market?
• Where do ASA companies land within this shortage issue??

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Season 3, Episode 27: Dr. Kuehl talks about the latest labor market numbers to date and the manufacturing labor shortage. Why ASA members are affected.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 27 (8:16 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about what is happening with the labor market.

• Good news or bad news…? What are the latest labor market numbers?
• What is the major issue? Why is it affecting the labor force?
• Why is retirement scaring people for the future of jobs?
• What is the Feds perspective and why is it complicated?
• What are the new employment numbers? Higher or lower than the last few months?
• Inflation is still a problem, what does the unemployment rate suggest?
• What is the big question for a lot of businesses?
• Halloween – what does this holiday do for the retail side of things & the rest of the year?
• Overall, what will we see for the 3rd and 4th quarter?

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Season 3, Episode 28: Dr. Kuehl talks about the most recent shift in attitude with the Central Banks and the Investment Community.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 28 (4:21 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about the Central Banks and the Investment Community.

• Why have we avoided a recession as long as we have?
• What sectors are continuing to boom?
• Will there be a pause in raising interest rates?
• What announcement came from the Investment Community in the past week?
• What is the consensus view now on rates?
• Where is the economy going within the next year?
• What is the biggest concern from a growth and inflation perspective?
• Are there other concerns in the world that will impact supplies and inflation?

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Season 3, Episode 29: Dr. Kuehl talks about the big topic trending: The UAW Strike

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 29 (8:17 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about the UAW Strike and how this has affected the economy as a whole.

• What is rumor and what is reality? What do we know so far?
• What changes are the UAW asking for?
• What is the real issue as far as the Union is concerned?
• Where will production be focused? Will they be losing more production to other parts of the world?
• What country is more predominantly a manufacturing country?
• Why are robotics a concern?
• South Korea and Japan, where do they play a part for the United States?
• How is consumer spending currently? Are we seeing weakness?
• All three automakers on strike... what should we expect?

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Season 3, Episode 30: Dr. Kuehl talks about the recent updates with oil and what has been changing in the oil sector that has been driving the prices up.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 30 (10:46 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about the most recent updates on oil and gas which is a very important topic to ASA members.

• All oils are higher in price than what was predicted... why?
• Will prices drift back into the 70s? What factors would affect that estimate?
• Demand and supply... why have the predictions been off?
• What has been happening with China & the United States demands?
• What is the reasoning for thinking that our demand would have gone down?
• Why has the supply side of things been confusing?
• Where does Russia come into play with oil output? Is it a backfire situation?
• Good news on the horizon for the United States?
• Predictable / unpredictable weather... why is it an issue? Does it affect supply?
• Why are investors still shying away from the oil sector??
• Is there a silver lining to any of this?

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Season 3, Episode 31: Dr. Kuehl talks about the industrial outlook… which sectors are seeing gains and which ones aren't, and the biggest sectors for potential growth/opportunity for our PVF members.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 31 (8:31 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about what industrial areas of the economy are growing and which ones aren't.

• What is going on in the industrial sectors as defined by the Federal Reserve?
• What is the upshot with accuracy rate?
• Which industrial sectors are doing well? Which ones are not?
• What will we see in the first quarter of next year?
• Aerospace... what is the biggest problem with this industry?
• Machinery... stable but when will we see these inventory numbers get healthier?
• Primary metals... in the dumps, why? What can we see moving forward?
• Construction & manufacturing... ASA members should know: where is the trend line at?
• Bottom line? Where is the industrial sector at?

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