2026 on the Horizon: Inflation, Jobs & Growth with Dr. Kuehl

In this week’s quick 8-minute update, ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl looks ahead to 2026 and breaks down the key economic questions shaping the end of the year. He discusses long-delayed October data, the four issues economists have been focused on for more than a year, and the lingering challenges of measuring and managing inflation—plus which sectors are still seeing price jumps.
 

Dr. Kuehl also highlights current employment trends, where layoffs are happening, and why overall growth has been surprisingly strong. Finally, he turns to the big unknowns of 2026: potential Fed rate cuts, expected policy reactions, and how leadership changes at the Fed could affect the economic landscape.
 

A short, sharp look at what to watch as the new year approaches.
 

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