Economic Insights by Nationwide

Economic Insights by Nationwide

Podcast by Nationwide Economics

Episodes

How the surge in oil prices could refuel inflation

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 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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Patience over panic: Geopolitical impacts on the economy and financial market

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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Core GDP remains solid, while tariff policies forced to pivot

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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How the housing market is raising the roof on inflation

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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America's Hiring Heatmap: Regional analysis of job growth

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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Mixed signals in the economy: hard vs soft data

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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Signals from the Fed’s first meeting of 2026

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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Auto Market Outlook: Driving toward affordability

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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Encouraging signals from inflation and employment

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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Your guide to 2026: Economic and financial market outlook

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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2026 Tax Law Changes: Impact on Growth and Investments

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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Fed cuts rates but signals a pause is likely

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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Can deregulation be the key to home affordability?

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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Holiday Shopping Outlook: Why Santa may tighten his belt this year

November 19, 2025 • 21 mins
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 the cheer, to unwrap if inflation will Grinch up the year. From Black Friday frenzies to tariffs that bite, we’ll sleigh through the numbers and keep spirits bright. [NFM-22911AO]
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Labor market insights beyond the government data

November 11, 2025 • 27 mins
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...
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Signals from the ballot box: Gridlock, Shutdown, and the Supreme Court's Tariff Test

November 5, 2025 • 27 mins
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]
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The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act

October 30, 2025 • 28 mins
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]
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Living longer, saving smarter

October 23, 2025 • 19 mins
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]
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Global uncertainty and emerging markets

October 13, 2025 • 26 mins
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]
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Shutdown Economics

October 6, 2025 • 22 mins
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]
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