Economic Insights by Nationwide

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]

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 cons

January's CPI data continued the upward trend for inflation. What's driving this trend and how could tariffs and other economic factors further impact inflation? Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Economist Ben Ayers provide their perspectives and outlook, including how the Fed may respond to higher inflation. [NFM-22911AO]

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]

From tariffs and immigration…to government efficiency and budget outlook, how could President Trump's new policies shape the U.S. economy. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and VP of Government Relations Ben Brewster discuss Trump's first week back in the White House, what to expect in the coming months, and the potential impacts on businesses, consumers, and investor

Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Senior Economist Ben Ayers, and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin provide their 2025 outlook for the economy and financial markets, including forecasts on consumer spending, employment, inflation, and rate cuts. They also share their predictions for the NFL championship game and the top grossing movies for the year. [NFM-22911AO

Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin discuss the FOMC's December rate cut and the possibility for further cuts in 2025. [NFM-22911AO] View the Nationwide Market Insights report (Note: This report will be updated for Q1 2025 in early January.) https://www.nationwide.com/financial-professionals/topics/market-insights/

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]

Job growth has struggled recently with weaker data and downward revisions in October. What's driving this downward trend? Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber provide their insights on recent trends in employment data. [NFM-22911AO]

Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Portfolio Manager and Head of Emerging Markets Rebecca Wilder provide their outlook on China's struggling economy and how geopolitical tensions could impact oil prices and the U.S. economy. [NFM-23971M6]