Economic Insights by Nationwide

Nationwide Economics

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  1. Labor market insights beyond the government data

    6D AGO

    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 economists and the Fed able to assess the strength of the labor market without the BLS employment report – which has been halted by the government shutdown. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Economist Ben Ayers discuss these topics and provide their outlook for job growth. [NFM-22911AO]

    27 min
  2. Signals from the ballot box: Gridlock, Shutdown, and the Supreme Court's Tariff Test

    NOV 5

    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 government shutdown, the Supreme Court’s pivotal hearing on tariffs, and the economic implications of these developments. [NFM-22911AO]

    27 min
  3. The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act

    OCT 30

    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 explore the risks, rationale, and ripple effects of the FOMC's recent policy decisions made during the ongoing government shutdown. [NFM-22911AO]

    29 min
  4. Living longer, saving smarter

    OCT 23

    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) and Kathy Bostjancic (Nationwide's Chief Economist) discuss the prospect of living longer and its impact on retirement planning. [NFM-23971M8]

    19 min
  5. Global uncertainty and emerging markets

    OCT 13

    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 Josephine Shea explore the dynamic - and often unpredictable world of emerging markets and global economic trends. [NFM-22911AO]

    26 min
  6. Shutdown Economics

    OCT 6

    Shutdown Economics

    Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Nationwide's VP of Government Relations Ben Brewster, and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin discuss the government shutdown and its impact on economic growth, the labor market, and the FOMC's ability to assess inflation and employment ahead of their October meeting. [NFM-22911AO]

    23 min
  7. Can manufacturing reverse its post-pandemic slowdown?

    OCT 2

    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 can manufacturers do to navigate the current volatile conditions? Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Manufacturing Lead and Nationwide AVP Erika Melander answer these questions and provide their insight. For more information on this topic, see our Manufacturing Resources https://www.nationwide.com/business/risk-management/industries/manufacturing/ [NFM-22911AO]

    20 min
  8. Fed resumes rate cuts, ...are more on the way?

    SEP 18

    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 year? How is the market responding to this cut and the potential for additional rate cuts? Nationwide's Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin and Investment Leader and Head of Fixed Income for Nationwide Brad Beman analyze the Fed's decision on the fed funds rate and the market's reaction and outlook. [NFM-22911AO]

    18 min
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