A Mixed Bag of Economic Trends
By Dr. Chris Kuehl | September 23, 2026
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The latest GDPNow forecast for Q3 is pretty ambitious. It is currently tracking a growth rate of 4.7%. If that were to hold up, it would be startling given all the headwinds the economy has been contending with. The reality is that this growth rate will likely slow by the time the quarter ends. The […]
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Dr. Chris Kuehl
Chris is the managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. Armada’s mission is to combine the traditions of corporate and competitive intelligence with strategic and tactical planning to provide clients with a clear view of the world they exist in and what they can do to advance their goals. Major clients include YRC Freight, TranSystems, Kansas City Southern Railroad, C-Biz, and others. Chris Kuehl serves as economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International® (FMA). One of his major roles at FMA is writing an economic e-newsletter titled Fabrinomics®, specifically designed to aid business decision-making by management and shop owners in the metal forming and fabricating industry. Chris also conducts workshops for FMA at major conferences and trade shows.
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