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Economic Insights by NationwideData says go, but the Fed says wait
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its latest FOMC meeting, but what did Chair Warsh's comments reveal about the path ahead for monetary…
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Millennials' retirement planning in the age of uncertainty
Millennials are entering their prime earning years, but are they prepared for retirement? Ben Ayers, Nationwide Senior Economist, and Tom Duncan from…
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Trick or Treat: Is inflation scary enough for another Fed hike?
The latest inflation data may have investors, consumers, and policymakers asking whether another Federal Reserve rate hike is lurking around the corner. Kathy…
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The Manufacturing Rebound: What's driving the recovery?
Ben Ayers and Erika Melander share insight on what's driving the sector's recovery, where risks may remain, and what manufacturers should be watching as we…
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Closing the Gap: Retirement planning for Gen X
As part of our ongoing retirement planning series examining the unique opportunities and challenges facing different generations, we're turning our attention…
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Energy's impact on the economy, inflation, and the Fed
Rising oil, gasoline, and diesel prices are creating new challenges for consumers, businesses, and policymakers alike. As geopolitical tensions disrupt global…
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The Fed gets serious about inflation
The Federal Reserve raised rates in September, providing fresh insight into how policymakers are thinking about inflation, interest rates, and the path of the…
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Beyond the jobs report: What's really driving the labor market?
Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber unpack the August employment data and discuss how labor shortages, immigration trends, and artificial intelligence are reshaping…
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What back-to-school shopping says about today's consumer
Nationwide economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss one of the biggest consumer spending seasons of the year: back-to-school shopping. Every August…
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AI's impact on the economy and financial markets
Kathy Bostjancic (Nationwide's Chief Economist) and Mark Hackett (Nationwide's Chief Market Strategist) discuss the impact that AI investment is having on the…
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Cooler inflation takes pressure off the Fed
The latest inflation readings suggest price growth may be moderating, offering some potential relief for the Fed and their decisions on monetary policy…
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Retirement lessons from Baby Boomers and the Great Wealth Transfer
As we continue our five-episode series on retirement and investment strategies across different generations, this episode focuses on Baby Boomers—many of whom…
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Fed's family fight yields few details
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh led his second FOMC policy meeting this week. As expected, the committee kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%. In his…
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Ag Market Outlook: Farming through uncertainty
Agriculture is an important sector of the U.S. economy, and farmers continue to face a challenging mix of market, financial, and weather-related pressures…
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Inflation eases, but the Fed remains on watch
After inflation climbed three months in a row on rising energy prices, June provided a reversal of these trends. Investors are trying to gauge if and when the…
Economic Insights by NationwideScoring the economic impact of the World Cup
As North America hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States is experiencing one of the largest sporting events in history - and the economic impact is…
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The American Economy at 250
Nationwide's Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss the economic perspectives of America 250 and how the economy has evolved over the years - from prices and…
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FOMC: Under new management
The FOMC just wrapped up its first meeting with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. What comments did Warsh provide on the state of the economy and where rates may be…
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2026 Midyear Economic Roundtable
Nationwide recently hosted a Midyear Economic Roundtable on the economy and financial markets, with insight from Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Chief…
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Generational differences in planning for the future: Same goal, different paths
In this five-part series, we’ll explore how four generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—are approaching retirement and investing. While each…
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Summer Travel Outlook: Strong demand meets higher costs
As we head into the summer travel season, demand remains strong—but higher prices and evolving economic conditions are shaping how Americans plan their trips…
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Inflation heats up, odds for rate cuts cool
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin share their analysis of April's CPI report, how the markets are…
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With mortgage rates in the attic, are home sales stuck in the basement?
Nationwide's economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss the state of the housing market, exploring national trends, regional differences, policy…
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Fed in transition while the equity market remains resilient
Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett discuss the factors that drove the FOMC's decision to hold rates steady…
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How the conflict in Iran is shaping the global economy
Nationwide's Rebecca Wilder, Josephine Shea, and Jake Bupp discuss the impact of the war in Iran on the global economy, how different regions are holding up…
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Geopolitical pressures on the Ag industry
After several years of tightening margins, U.S. farmers are now grappling with the added impact of the war in Iran and shifting market dynamics. Bridge…
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Larger tax refunds: Spend, save, or invest
As a benefit of last year's “One Big Beautiful Bill”, tax refunds are expected to be much larger this year - boosting consumer spending and providing…
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Liberation Day: One Year Later
It’s been one year since “Liberation Day” (April 2, 2025) when the White House announced a range of new tariffs on many of our global trading partners…
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Fed holds steady amid oil shocks and uncertainty
Nationwide's Kathy Bostjancic and Oren Klachkin break down the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged in March, the financial market's reaction, and what to…
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How the surge in oil prices could refuel inflation
Geopolitical tensions have rattled energy markets this month—raising questions about what higher oil and gasoline costs could mean for inflation readings and…
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Patience over panic: Geopolitical impacts on the economy and financial market
In this timely episode, Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Investment Officer of Nationwide Funds Chris Graham break down how the recent…
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Core GDP remains solid, while tariff policies forced to pivot
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin analyze the final GDP report from 2025 and examine the Supreme…
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How the housing market is raising the roof on inflation
The housing market is one of the major drivers of today’s inflation trends, with affordability pressures touching millions of households. As home prices…
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America's Hiring Heatmap: Regional analysis of job growth
Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the labor market, looking closely at hiring trends and the…
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Mixed signals in the economy: hard vs soft data
Which direction is our economy heading? Some data show positive trends. But consumer and business surveys may provide a completely different view. Nationwide's…
Economic Insights by NationwideSignals from the Fed’s first meeting of 2026
Nationwide Financial Market Economist, Oren Klachkin, and Investment Leader and Head of Fixed Income for Nationwide, Brad Beman, discuss January's FOMC…
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Auto Market Outlook: Driving toward affordability
Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the auto industry, impact from tariffs, affordability…
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Encouraging signals from inflation and employment
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin analyze December's inflation and employment reports and how they…
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Your guide to 2026: Economic and financial market outlook
Nationwide hosted a forum on the economic and financial market outlook for 2026, featuring Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Chief Investment Officer Joel…
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2026 Tax Law Changes: Impact on Growth and Investments
Kathy Bostjancic (Nationwide's Chief Economist), Ben Brewster (Vice President of Government Relations), and Tom Duncan (Senior Director, Advanced Consulting…
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Fed cuts rates but signals a pause is likely
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Head of Enterprise Portfolio Management Leo Svoboda discuss December's cut in the fed funds rate, its effect…
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Can deregulation be the key to home affordability?
Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the impact that deregulation could have on home construction, the prospect of a…
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Holiday Shopping Outlook: Why Santa may tighten his belt this year
The turkey is carved, the traffic is wild, and deals are in flight—will shoppers go big or keep budgets tight? Nationwide's Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber join…
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Labor market insights beyond the government data
The labor market has slowed down this year, contributing to recent cuts in the fed funds rate. What seems to be contributing to lower job numbers? How are…
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Signals from the ballot box: Gridlock, Shutdown, and the Supreme Court's Tariff Test
Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Vice President of Government Relations Ben Brewster unpack November's election results, the record-breaking…
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The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act
When the data go dark, how does the Fed keep its balance? Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Nationwide's Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett…
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Living longer, saving smarter
The number of Americans living to age 100 is growing and expected to quadruple in the next 30 years. Kevin Jestice (President, Nationwide Retirement Solutions)…
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Global uncertainty and emerging markets
Nationwide Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin, Head of Emerging Markets at Nationwide Investments Rebecca Wilder, and Senior Emerging Markets Analyst…
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Shutdown Economics
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Nationwide's VP of Government Relations Ben Brewster, and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin discuss the…
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Can manufacturing reverse its post-pandemic slowdown?
The Manufacturing sector has been in contraction due to weaker global demand following the pandemic. What additional impact are the new tariffs having? What…
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Fed resumes rate cuts, ...are more on the way?
The FOMC held its September meeting this week and announced a cut in the fed funds rate - the first cut since November 2024. Are more rate cuts possible this…
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Watchful Fed receives critical readings before expected rate cut
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin share their analysis and outlook on inflation. Which sectors are…
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Will housing affordability improve anytime soon?
Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber share their outlook for the housing market, specifically the affordability issues caused…
Economic Insights by NationwideFocus on the Consumer: Back-to-school edition
Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss how inflation has impacted school-related purchases this year - including…
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Tariff's impact on inflation is still moderate
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin analyze the impact from tariffs on July's CPI data and provide…
Economic Insights by NationwideFed holds steady despite moderating growth
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin share their insight into Q2 GDP and the Fed's decision to hold rates…
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Construction Industry Outlook
Investment in construction has been sluggish over the past year - mostly from elevated interest rates, higher costs, and economic uncertainty. How has this…
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Where are the tariff impacts for inflation?
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Economist Ben Ayers analyze June's CPI and PPI data for tariff-related impacts, how input prices could…
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Midyear review of the economy and financial markets
How have the economy and financial markets performed in the first six months? How have the policy changes from D.C. impacted consumers and businesses? And what…
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Could lower sentiment be a drag on the economy?
Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber provide their insights into consumer sentiment data and how informative it is in forecasting economic…