Half Optimistic, Half Pessimistic with the 2025 Business Economy

Season 5, Episode 2: Welcome back to a new season of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl! Chris talks about what exactly to expect from a new year and a new administration. ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 5, Episode 2 (10:02 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to ASA members about what we can be optimistic about and what to be worried about going into the new year… specifically with the business side of things.Regulation… the cost of compliance is out of control. Are businesses really struggling?Compliance contradictory… why?     The notion of the growth of the market, what is driving it? Advancement with data centers and AI, is this good news? Is there progress with consumers?What will we question in the next six months?  What is concerning the business community?    What will happen with trades and tariffs?  Chip development, what does that mean?  Labor… immigration restrictions, will the economy go into crisis?    Are there shifts in shipping containers overseas?What is the bottom line? Do we actually know what will happen?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].