Economic Insights by Nationwide

Economic Insights by Nationwide

Podcast by Nationwide Economics

Episodes

First 100 Days: Analyzing Trump's Economic Strategies

May 1, 2025 • 38 mins
The rapidly changing landscape of President Trump's second term has been marked by a flurry of executive actions and significant policy shifts. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Nationwide’s Vice President of Government Relations Ben Brewster discuss the sweeping changes and global impact of Trump's economic strategies. What are the risks and benefits of Trump's tax bill and the likelihood of this bill ever getting ...
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Shifting Gears: Auto Industry Outlook

April 23, 2025 • 19 mins
Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber provide their outlook for the auto market, which has been impacted by high interest rates, rising prices, and tariffs. [NFM-22911AO]
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Economic Trends: Hard vs Soft Data

April 18, 2025 • 21 mins
Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin compare the recent hard and soft economic data, why they are indicating different economic trends, and how this could impact the FOMC's decision to lower interest rates. [NFM-22911AO]
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Tariff impacts on the economy and markets

April 11, 2025 • 32 mins
In April, the U.S. announced aggressive tariffs on its trading partners around the world. A week later, the president announced a 90-day pause in the reciprocal tariffs. With ongoing negotiations, retaliatory tariffs, and great uncertainty, investors have been on a wild roller coaster ride. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett discuss the tariff impacts on the economy and the market...
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Signs of optimism in the Ag industry

March 24, 2025 • 17 mins
Nationwide economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber share their outlook for the Ag sector - including an update on egg prices and the potential impact from tariffs. [NFM-22911AO]
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Fed maintains its wait-and-see approach amid great uncertainty

March 18, 2025 • 21 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and investment leader and Head of Fixed Income Brad Beman discuss the FOMC's updated macroeconomic forecast and share their outlook for rate cuts. [NFM-22911AO]
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Inflation relief amid policy uncertainty

March 11, 2025 • 24 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin analyze current inflation trends and the impact of tariffs and federal spending cuts. [NFM-22911AO]
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What’s driving the shift in sentiment?

March 5, 2025 • 19 mins
Following a post-election bump in November, consumer and business sentiment have subsided in recent weeks. Nationwide's economists Ben Ayers and Oren Klachkin explore these trends and what they could mean for the economic outlook. [NFM-22911AO]
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Housing Outlook: Can home construction pick up in 2025?

February 17, 2025 • 20 mins
Housing affordability remains a key concern in 2025 with mortgage rates rising again. And the low supply of homes on the market continues to drive up prices for buyers. What can be done to help home builders boost construction this year? Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber provide their outlook on the housing market, including updates on home construction and mortgage rates. [NFM-22911AO]
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Tariffs and other impacts on inflation

February 11, 2025 • 27 mins
January's CPI data continued the upward trend for inflation. What's driving this trend and how could tariffs and other economic factors further impact inflation? Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Economist Ben Ayers provide their perspectives and outlook, including how the Fed may respond to higher inflation. [NFM-22911AO]
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Fed holds steady while AI makes waves

January 26, 2025 • 17 mins
The FOMC announced a pause in rate cuts in January. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett provide their reaction and explore how China’s recent advancements in AI and President Trump’s ambitious public-private partnership could impact the economy and financial markets. [NFM-22911AO]
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Economic Outlook of President Trump's First 100 Days

January 22, 2025 • 36 mins
From tariffs and immigration…to government efficiency and budget outlook, how could President Trump's new policies shape the U.S. economy. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and VP of Government Relations Ben Brewster discuss Trump's first week back in the White House, what to expect in the coming months, and the potential impacts on businesses, consumers, and investors. [NFM-22911AO]
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2025 Economic Outlook

January 6, 2025 • 38 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Senior Economist Ben Ayers, and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin provide their 2025 outlook for the economy and financial markets, including forecasts on consumer spending, employment, inflation, and rate cuts. They also share their predictions for the NFL championship game and the top grossing movies for the year. [NFM-22911AO]
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Fed sets the stage for a pause in early 2025

December 16, 2024 • 19 mins
Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin discuss the FOMC's December rate cut and the possibility for further cuts in 2025. [NFM-22911AO] View the Nationwide Market Insights report (Note: This report will be updated for Q1 2025 in early January.) https://www.nationwide.com/financial-professionals/topics/market-insights/
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Inflation's impact on interest rates and economic trends

December 11, 2024 • 24 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Economist Ben Ayers provide their analysis of November's CPI report and how it could impact the FOMC's decision to cut interest rates. They also explore which economic segments have seen prices come down from their pandemic-related peaks. [NFM-22911AO]
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How did employment trends shift in 2024?

December 3, 2024 • 17 mins
Job growth has struggled recently with weaker data and downward revisions in October. What's driving this downward trend? Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber provide their insights on recent trends in employment data. [NFM-22911AO]
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China’s slowdown and other global risks

November 24, 2024 • 18 mins
Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Portfolio Manager and Head of Emerging Markets Rebecca Wilder provide their outlook on China's struggling economy and how geopolitical tensions could impact oil prices and the U.S. economy. [NFM-23971M6]
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Holiday Shopping Outlook: How cheerful are consumers this year?

November 18, 2024 • 20 mins
How may inflation impact holiday shopping this year. And how could this impact economic growth? Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber provide their outlook on consumer spending ahead of the holiday shopping season. [NFM-22911AO]
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October CPI: Could inflation's uptick delay Fed easing?

November 11, 2024 • 10 mins
Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers shares his analysis of October's CPI report and how the uptick in inflation could impact our outlook for additional rate cuts. [NFM-22911AO]
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Fed cuts rates again — what's next?

November 7, 2024 • 17 mins
The Federal Reserve held their November meeting to announce a 25 basis point rate cut. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic shares her insights on what led to their decision to lower rates and if more cuts are on the way. [NFM-22911AO]
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