2025 Economic Shockwaves: Key Global Shifts and What’s Ahead

Season 5, Episode 13: Keith Prather: Dr. Kuehl’s partner at Armada; talks to members about three essential shock waves that are going through the economy.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is out this week, but we are still back with a special economic update podcast hosted by Keith Prather: Managing Director at Armada. In Season 5, Episode 13 (5:59 in length), Keith talks to members about three pivotal economic shifts expected to hit in 2025.What shock wave happened in the first quarter of 2025?What drove this shock wave? What activity did we see?How much of this spilled over into April?April 2nd – reciprocal tariffs… what are the resulting impacts?What is happening with the new orders in China?What are we expecting to hear in July?Will there be an announcement on a new tax bill? Would this be a catalyst?A permanent cease fire deal with Ukraine & Iran – will wehave more growth and change?What should ASA members expect in the second half of the year?Inversion of inventory… should we be concerned?The latest global manufacturing data – over preforming expectations, what data was weak?Good retail data, good jobs report, wage growth, what does this mean for the consumer environment?What are we going to see in May? Are things being overblown?Ask Dr. Kuehl a QuestionHave a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Bri Baresel at [email protected].