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Economic Insights by Nationwide

Nationwide Economics
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Tariffs
Consumer Spending
Labor Market
Interest Rates
Housing Market
Consumer Price Index
Artificial Intelligence
Economic Growth
Mortgage Rates
Trade Policy
CPI
US Economy
Consumer Sentiment
Housing Affordability
GDP
Economic Strategy
Oil Prices
Tax Policy

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Nationwide economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss one of the biggest consumer spending seasons of the year: back-to-school shopping. Every August, American families head to stores and websites to purchase everything from pencils and backpa... more

Kathy Bostjancic (Nationwide's Chief Economist) and Mark Hackett (Nationwide's Chief Market Strategist) discuss the impact that AI investment is having on the economy and financial markets, how investor sentiment is shifting, and whether the rapid ac... more

The latest inflation readings suggest price growth may be moderating, offering some potential relief for the Fed and their decisions on monetary policy. Nationwide Senior Economist Ben Ayers and economist Daniel Vielhaber examine whether cooler infla... more

As we continue our five-episode series on retirement and investment strategies across different generations, this episode focuses on Baby Boomers—many of whom are already retired or preparing for retirement. Another major trend is increasingly reshap... more

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh led his second FOMC policy meeting this week. As expected, the committee kept the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75%. In his press conference, Warsh briefly discussed the current state of the economy and responded to ... more

Agriculture is an important sector of the U.S. economy, and farmers continue to face a challenging mix of market, financial, and weather-related pressures. Nationwide economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss the outlook for farm income, crop... more

After inflation climbed three months in a row on rising energy prices, June provided a reversal of these trends. Investors are trying to gauge if and when the Fed may raise interest rates - especially since the renewed hostilities has sent energy pri... more

As North America hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States is experiencing one of the largest sporting events in history - and the economic impact is expected to be massive with ripple effects reaching far beyond the stadiums. Jim McCoy (Natio... more

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Recent Guests

Oren Klachkin
Assistant Vice President and Financial Market Economist at Nationwide
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Episode: Scoring the economic impact of the World Cup
Jim McCoy
Vice President of Sports Marketing at Nationwide
Nationwide
Episode: Scoring the economic impact of the World Cup
Daniel Vielhaber
Nationwide Economist
Nationwide Economics
Episode: With mortgage rates in the attic, are home sales stuck in the basement?
Ben Ayers
Nationwide Senior Economist
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Episode: Larger tax refunds: Spend, save, or invest
Tom Duncan
Senior Director of Advanced Consulting Group
Nationwide
Episode: Larger tax refunds: Spend, save, or invest
Ben Brewster
Nationwide's Vice President of Government Relations
Nationwide
Episode: Liberation Day: One Year Later
Kathy Bostjancic
Chief Economist
Nationwide
Episode: Where are the tariff impacts for inflation?

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Retirement lessons from Baby Boomers and the Great Wealth Transfer
Q: Ben, why is this one of the biggest financial stories of our generation?
It's the combination of an enormous amount of wealth built up by the baby boomer generation and the timing of many of them entering retirement, which will inject significant capital into younger generations and the broader economy over the next couple of decades.
Scoring the economic impact of the World Cup
Q: Do World Cup events generate lasting macroeconomic benefits or are gains mainly during the event?
Long-term benefits are likely modest; unless new infrastructure is needed, most gains are short-lived and hyper-local to the event locations.
Scoring the economic impact of the World Cup
Q: Why do brands invest heavily in sport sponsorships during global events?
Sports offer mass reach in a fragmented media environment and provide a live, unifying viewing experience; sponsors are perceived as more appealing to fans, and partnerships allow brands to strategically target key demographics through athletes and teams.
Scoring the economic impact of the World Cup
Q: Which industries will see the biggest boost from the World Cup and why?
The primary uplift is a services-sector boost, with the largest gains anticipated in leisure and hospitality, transportation, and retail due to spending at venues, hotels, travel, merchandise, and related services, plus incremental TV rights and advertising revenue.
Inflation eases, but the Fed remains on watch
Q: Oren, how are financial markets digesting this news and what does it mean for the odds of a near-term rate hike?
Markets shifted to pricing in a much lower probability of a near-term hike after softer inflation data, with implied odds dropping significantly for a June or July move. Investors expect some continued volatility tied to energy prices and inflation dynamics, but the overall curve suggests fewer aggressive rate hikes near term and a cautious stance by the Fed as data evolves.

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The series features Nationwide Economics experts discussing macroeconomics, inflation, energy prices, and policy with a strong emphasis on how global events—like geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions—affect everyday prices, consumer spending, and markets. Episodes frequently weave data-driven context from internal research with real-world signals (housing, labor, tariffs, and tax policy) to explain current conditions and near-term outlooks. A distinguishing trait is the consistent involvement of central economics voices from Nationwide, offering approachable yet rigorous analysis aimed at policymakers, business decision-makers, and informed investors who want practical insights on how macro trends translate into economic and market o... more

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