Season 3, Episode 33: Dr. Kuehl touches on a few questions suggested by members... What is the Fed’s reaction to the latest CPI report and what is the current outlook on inflation? 

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 33 (7:18 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about the Fed’s reaction to CPI numbers, and what the current outlook on inflation is. Can ASA members finally take a breather? 

• Why were the GDP numbers so unexpected this week? 
• What is the reason for the Fed to not pay attention to the CPI numbers? 
• What does that have to do with inflation?? 
• What do you really get out of CPI numbers? What can you assume? 
• What does the Fed look at when it comes to an outlook on inflation? 
• Inflation VS. Recession... what should we be worried about more? What is the difference?? 
• Are we going in the right direction? Finally??? 
• Will the Fed raise rates? Should we rule out another quarter point?  

Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question    

Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Bri Baresel at bbaresel@asa.net.