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]

Fed holds steady while AI makes waves

Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin analyze the impact from tariffs on July's CPI data and provide their outlook for inflation, the fed funds rate, and the overall economy. [NFM-22911AO]

Tariff's impact on inflation is still moderate

Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss how inflation has impacted school-related purchases this year - including college students - and how back-to-school consumer spending could impact the overall economic outlook. [NFM-22911AO]

Focus on the Consumer: Back-to-school edition

Nationwide's Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber share their outlook for the housing market, specifically the affordability issues caused by high mortgage rates and rising prices. When could homes become more affordable again and how is this situation impacting rental properties? [NFM-22911AO]

Will housing affordability improve anytime soon?

Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin share their analysis and outlook on inflation. Which sectors are still experiencing price increases, which sectors are not, and which ones are feeling the most pressure from tariffs? How could the recent CPI report impact the odds of a potential rate cut at this month's Fed meeting? [NFM-22911AO]

Watchful Fed receives critical readings before expected rate cut

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]

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

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]

Can manufacturing reverse its post-pandemic slowdown?

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]

Shutdown Economics

Nationwide Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin, Head of Emerging Markets at Nationwide Investments Rebecca Wilder, and Senior Emerging Markets Analyst Josephine Shay explore the dynamic - and often unpredictable world of emerging markets and global economic trends. [NFM-22911AO]

Fed holds steady while AI makes waves

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