Economic Insights by Nationwide
Podcast by Nationwide Economics
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May 7, 2026 • 20 mins
Nationwide's economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss the state of the housing market, exploring national trends, regional differences, policy impacts, and what lies ahead for housing in 2026 and beyond. [NFM-22911AO]
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April 30, 2026 • 28 mins
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 in April. Kathy provides an update on the leadership changes at the Fed and how that could influence future policy. Mark shares his outlook for how the resilient markets are responding to the continued war in Iran. [NFM-25266M5]
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April 24, 2026 • 21 mins
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, where economic stress is most visible, and how global markets are responding to overlapping shocks. [NFM-25266M4]
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April 17, 2026 • 22 mins
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 payments and ongoing Farm Bill negotiations in Congress are offering some relief—though financial stress remains elevated. Nationwide’s Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the agriculture industry, how farmers are responding to toda...
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April 10, 2026 • 25 mins
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 incentives for businesses. Nationwide's Senior Economist, Ben Ayers, and Senior Director of Advanced Consulting Group, Tom Duncan, discuss what these tax changes could mean for households, businesses, and the broader economy - as higher gas prices from the war in Iran and future tax u...
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April 1, 2026 • 35 mins
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. Nationwide’s Chief Economist, Kathy Bostjancic, and Nationwide’s VP of Government Relations, Ben Brewster, unpack how tariff policy has evolved over the past year and its impact on the economy and financial markets. They also discuss what's on the horizon for the economy and policym...
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March 19, 2026 • 23 mins
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 watch for in the months ahead. We also examine how other major central banks’ decisions this week may reflect the broader health of the global economy amid the uncertainty from geopolitical events. [NFM-22911AO]
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March 12, 2026 • 21 mins
Geopolitical tensions have rattled energy markets this month—raising questions about what higher oil and gasoline costs could mean for inflation readings and the broader economic outlook. Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber share their insight on how oil prices impact inflation readings and what we expect for inflation in response to the conflict in Iran. [NFM-22911AO]
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March 5, 2026 • 26 mins
In this timely episode, Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Investment Officer of Nationwide Funds Chris Graham break down how the recent conflict in Iran is influencing the U.S. economy, global financial markets, and the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
Together, they unpack the economic ripple effects that geopolitical shocks can create—from volatility in equities, bonds, and commodities to pressures on key sec...
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February 21, 2026 • 18 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin analyze the final GDP report from 2025 and examine the Supreme Court’s decision that ruled against the Trump administration’s IEEPA‑based tariffs. [NFM-22911AO]
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February 19, 2026 • 22 mins
The housing market is one of the major drivers of today’s inflation trends, with affordability pressures touching millions of households. As home prices, rental rates, and borrowing costs continue to shift, understanding their impact on overall inflation is more important than ever. In this episode, Nationwide economists Ben Ayers and Oren Klachkin discuss the forces behind shelter inflation, the recent proposal for Fannie Mae and ...
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February 12, 2026 • 23 mins
Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the labor market, looking closely at hiring trends and the regions where the job market is growing the most. [NFM-22911AO]
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February 5, 2026 • 27 mins
Which direction is our economy heading? Some data show positive trends. But consumer and business surveys may provide a completely different view. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin compare the hard and soft economic data and explain why they are saying different things about our economy. We also discuss soft and hard data regarding the NFL championship game. [NFM-22911AO]
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January 29, 2026 • 18 mins
Nationwide Financial Market Economist, Oren Klachkin, and Investment Leader and Head of Fixed Income for Nationwide, Brad Beman, discuss January's FOMC announcement to pause rate cuts, how the markets are responding, and when the Fed could cut rates again. [NFM-22911AO]
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January 22, 2026 • 23 mins
Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the auto industry, impact from tariffs, affordability concerns for consumers, and the outlook for 2026. [NFM-22911AO]
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January 14, 2026 • 22 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin analyze December's inflation and employment reports and how they could impact the markets and the Fed's decision on interest rates. [NFM-22911AO]
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January 9, 2026 • 42 mins
Nationwide hosted a forum on the economic and financial market outlook for 2026, featuring Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Chief Investment Officer Joel Coleman, Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett, Nationwide's Vice President of Government Relations Ben Brewster, and Senior Economist Ben Ayers. Panelists cover a wide range of topics including the stimulus that could result from the One Big Beautiful Bill, the potential for addi...
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December 17, 2025 • 48 mins
Kathy Bostjancic (Nationwide's Chief Economist), Ben Brewster (Vice President of Government Relations), and Tom Duncan (Senior Director, Advanced Consulting Group) explore how the tax law changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could shape the economy, influence planning strategies, and create new opportunities for growth. [NFM-23971M9]
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December 11, 2025 • 23 mins
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 on long-term rates, and their outlook on additional rate cuts in 2026. [NFM-22911AO]
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December 3, 2025 • 22 mins
Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the impact that deregulation could have on home construction, the prospect of a 50-year mortgage, and how these factors could improve the supply and affordability of homes. [NFM-22911AO]
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