Season 3, Episode 34: Dr. Kuehl touches on all the wrong predictions in regard to the GDP numbers that were made in the last few weeks and what the overall performance was within the manufacturing sector. 

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 34 (7:07 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about how all the predictions within the last few weeks didn’t happen at all. Specifically, regarding the latest GDP numbers.  

• What were the original predictions for GDP numbers? 
• What are the big issues for consumers? 
• Going into the more intense holiday season, should members be encouraged? 
• Why are we getting such a consumer surge when everyone thought it would slow down? 
• What is the overall performance of the manufacturing sector? Why should ASA members know about this?? 
• Are wholesalers buying again? Why does that help the purchasing index?  
• At the moment, will this last exceptionally long? Will we see retreat in the beginning of next year?  

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