The Supply Chain Threat

Season 4, Episode 25: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week Dr. Kuehl focuses on the threat of the supply chain.  

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 4, Episode 25 (6:52 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about the biggest threat that is rising lately… the supply chain.     

• What new developments will be appearing in the next month or so that will put a strain on the supply chain?     
• Will these developments impact inflation and the Fed’s decisions?      
• Strike action… the strike of the east and gulf coast ports… what is happening?      
• When will this strike happen? And how long will it last?      
• The rail shutdown in Canada… why are they affected?    
• Is there labor concern in the transportation sector because of all of this?    
• What will happen if there is a settlement?   
• Why was shipping season so early this year?      
• Are retailers affected?
• Should ASA members be concerned? Will this have impact on housing???

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