Dr. Kuehl talks manufacturing economic indicators and what that means for the short-term outlook.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast. In Episode 19, Dr. Kuehl shares insights into why the economic outlook right now may be trending in a positive direction.

• How many of the 12 key indices are pointing in a positive direction?
• When is the last time this type of outlook has occurred?
• How high above 50 has the Purchasing Managers’ Index gone and what does that mean?
• The three things driving expansion and growth?
• When is inflation going to enter the picture? Will it be a full-on crisis?