Consumers and Recession, what are we Expecting for the 2024 Year?

Season 4, Episode 6: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week Dr. Kuehl responded to a few membership questions. ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 4, Episode 6 (5:58 in length), Dr. Kuehl answers some member questions on the topic of consumer trends, and the question of a recession in the second quarter.Are we seeing a return to a more frugal consumer?      The consumer numbers for the start of 2024, how are they?Is the consumer slowing down? Are they aware of the debt they are carrying?      What does the consumer look at? When is there a worry / impact / reaction? When does consumer spending start to slow down in the year?    Will there be a recession in the second quarter?    Are we doing anything that will suggest a recession at ALL this year?      Are we still seeing all the drivers of the economy robust and strong?      What are the four drivers / pillars of the economy?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].