Economic, financial market impacts of the Russian invasion

Economic Insights by Nationwide · Feb 25, 2022 · 19m

Rising inflation and growth concerns (and perhaps the dreaded term stagflation) due to the lingering pandemic, and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine have impacted equity markets and consumer confidence/sentiment. Nationwide's Chief Economist David Berson and Deputy Chief Economist Bryan Jordan focus on the recent volatility in the financial markets. They also provide their outlook on the overall economy for the months ahead, including their perspectives on how the Fed may adjust their plans for policy tightening this year.