Name: Inflation's impact on interest rates and economic trends by Economic Insights by Nationwide
Duration: 24 min 46 s
Description: 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]

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]

Inflation's impact on interest rates and economic trends

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]

Housing Outlook: Can home construction pick up in 2025?

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]

What’s driving the shift in sentiment?

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]

Inflation relief amid policy uncertainty

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]

Fed maintains its wait-and-see approach amid great uncertainty

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]

Signs of optimism in the Ag industry

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 markets. [NFM-23971M7]

Tariff impacts on the economy and markets

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]

Economic Trends: Hard vs Soft Data

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.
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Shifting Gears: Auto Industry Outlook

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 to the president's desk? What is the potential impact of tariffs, the future of government efficiency efforts, and the political dynamics influencing his administration? [NFM-22911AO]

First 100 Days: Analyzing Trump's Economic Strategies

The FOMC held interest rates steady in May, keeping the benchmark range at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Investment Leader Brad Beman discuss the fed funds rate and the growing risks of higher inflation and rising unemployment due to the changes in tariff policy. [NFM-22911AO]

Inflation's impact on interest rates and economic trends

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