Economic Insights by Nationwide
Podcast by Nationwide Economics
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June 23, 2026 • 20 mins
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 population shifts to global influence and emerging industries. We’ll also explore how regional celebrations and global events like the World Cup could shape economic activity in the years ahead. And finally, as we look ahead, we'll ask what historians might say about th...
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June 18, 2026 • 17 mins
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 headed. Are hikes possibly in the future or could we see more cuts? What other changes could we see from the Fed under its new leader? Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Investment Leader and Head of Fixed Income for Nationwide Brad Beman share their reaction to...
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June 9, 2026 • 40 mins
Nationwide recently hosted a Midyear Economic Roundtable on the economy and financial markets, with insight from Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Chief Investment Officer Joel Coleman, Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett, and Nationwide's Vice President of Government Relations Ben Brewster. The group discussed how inflation has been impacted by the spike in energy prices, the resiliency of the consumer and financial markets, and ...
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June 2, 2026 • 34 mins
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 group faces different challenges, new research suggests they may be more alike than we think. In this episode, Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Vice President of Nationwide Financial Marketing & Nationwide Retirement Institute Kris...
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May 20, 2026 • 21 mins
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. What impact is the World Cup having on the travel industry? Nationwide's Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber provide their outlook for summer travel—from rising travel costs to shifting consumer behaviors. [NFM-22911AO]
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May 13, 2026 • 27 mins
Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin share their analysis of April's CPI report, how the markets are reacting, and how this rise in inflation could impact the fed funds rate. [NFM-22911AO]
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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 respon...
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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 ...
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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 horiz...
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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 pr...
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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 Ma...
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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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