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.