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The blog offers economic insights and inspired, informed guidance for your clients and advice for building your practice. It’s your resource for timely, relevant expertise on the topics that matter most to financial professionals and their clients.

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Economic Commentary

August 9, 2022 1

Nationwide Market Insights Podcast: Job gains provide more evidence that we’re not in a recession now

Nationwide's Chief Economist David Berson and Senior Economist Ben Ayers take a closer look at the tight labor...

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Capital Market Impact

August 8, 2022 3

Market bounce continues as sentiment improves

Equity markets look to extend their three-week winning streak, as the S&P 500® Index nears the best level...

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Economic Commentary

August 8, 2022 3

Booming jobs report caps a positive week of economic data

Nonfarm payrolls jump for July

Client outcomes

August 8, 2022 8

Health care costs resume their rise after a COVID-related pause

COVID-19 brought a reprieve on the amounts spent on health care. But it’s worth taking the time to...

Client outcomes

August 2, 2022 5

Using the 4% rule correctly may also mean you need to break it

We’ve all heard of the 4% rule in retirement. But using it effectively—especially in today’s environment—may mean using...

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Economic Commentary

August 1, 2022 1

A second consecutive drop in real GDP — recession or not?

While overall real GDP declined over the first half of 2022, core GDP slowed to an essentially flat...

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Economic Commentary

August 1, 2022 1

Nationwide Market Insights Podcast: FOMC moves aggressively (again), hoping to slow inflation. Will it work?

Nationwide's economists Bryan Jordan and Ben Ayers provide their perspectives on the Fed's announcement to raise rates again...

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Economic Commentary

July 25, 2022 1

Existing home sales have fallen significantly this year

Existing home sales have fallen in each month since January.

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Economic Commentary

July 22, 2022 1

How does La Nina impact the economy?

Nationwide economist Scott Murray shares more about the economic impact of major weather events.

Client outcomes

July 20, 2022 6

Clients rethink Social Security plans amid uncertain environment

View insights from our 2022 Social Security survey and resources to help build your client relationships.

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Economic Commentary

July 19, 2022 1

The U.S. economy is not in recession today, although real GDP may decline for a second consecutive quarter

The U.S. economy is not in recession today, although real GDP may decline for a second consecutive quarter

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Client outcomes

July 20, 2022 1

Clients rethink Social Security plans amid uncertain environment

View insights from our 2022 Social Security survey and resources to help build your client relationships.

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Economic Commentary

March 15, 2022 1

How does inflation affect the stock market and potential strategies to take with your clients

Be prepared for the potential effects of inflation on the stock market.

Client outcomes

August 2, 2022 1

Using the 4% rule correctly may also mean you need to break it

We’ve all heard of the 4% rule in retirement. But using it effectively—especially in today’s environment—may mean using...

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Client outcomes

September 3, 2020 1

Extraordinary Conversations: Social Security

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey sheds light on Americans’ perceptions and misconceptions about Social Security.

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Client outcomes

February 19, 2021 1

Black caregivers carry the weight during the pandemic

COVID-19 has been a source of physical, emotional and financial stress for Black caregivers

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Economic Commentary

August 18, 2020 1

Economic activity is sprinting ahead, but this is more of a marathon

Recent data points to continued recovery, but it appears to be slowing.

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Economic Commentary

November 30, 2020 1

Labor market still stressed

Initial jobless claims climbed for a second straight week through November 21.

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Economic Commentary

September 8, 2020 1

Strong rehiring adds a boost to the recovery

Weekly Review: The sharp job market recovery extended into August, while the unemployment rate dropped sharply to 8.4...

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Economic Commentary

November 2, 2020 1

A blow out start to the next expansion

Weekly Review: Real GDP surged at a record 33.1% annualized rate for Q3, by far the fastest period...

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Client outcomes

December 10, 2020 1

SECURE Act 2.0: Supporting Worker Financial Wellness

We’re advocating to better retirement outcomes

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Economic Commentary

August 1, 2022 1

A second consecutive drop in real GDP — recession or not?

While overall real GDP declined over the first half of 2022, core GDP slowed to an essentially flat...

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