ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Episode 47 (7:01 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about the current landscape for commodities and transportation. Spoiler: The news is not positive in the short-term.

• What is going on with commodities prices right now?
• The latest on steel.
• What is the one factor that will make commodities prices drop?
• How massive was the United States’ growth in Q1 of this year?
• Are the transportation troubles we hear about a new/newer thing?
• Why things are particularly messed up right now in transportation?
• How long will the transportation industry be in its current state?