ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast. In Episode 42 (9:04 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about all things industrial, and then the discussion turns to the possibility of a recession (big or small? You have to listen for the answer).

• Automotive talk and the current situation with silicone chips.
• Are cars flying off car dealer lots?
• Aerospace talk.
• Capital investments. Are companies investing in themselves? Where is the majority of Cap X going to?
• Current situation with oil rig count and what that means?
• Latest on steel and copper.
• Purchasing Managers Index is around 60. Is that a good thing?
• Are we headed toward another recession?