Rising new coronavirus infections muddies positive economic data Weekly Review: The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases clouded the recovery’s prospects last week even though the economic data were mostly positive. Economic Commentary July 13, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
March Economic Review: Early year economic momentum about to be hit by the coronavirus – how long and how severe? The U.S. economy had significant momentum. But impacts on the economy are likely to be seen as early as the March data. Economic Commentary March 18, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Fed reacts to concerns from the coronavirus The Fed cut the federal funds rate (its short-term policy rate) by a half percentage point. Learn more from Nationwide Economics. Daily Economic Commentary March 3, 2020 economic growthinterest ratesmarket commentary
Coronavirus fears set in Equity markets were sent into a tailspin as investors grappled with potential negative impacts for the global economy. Economic Commentary March 2, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinterest rates
February Monthly Dashboard: Coronavirus is a wildcard for the economy and financial markets The coronavirus outbreak has increased risks for the global economy and has upset trade flows. Economic Commentary February 28, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
February Economic Review: The outlook for 2020 is mostly positive, but will the Coronavirus short-circuit the expansion? The economy started off the new decade on several positive notes. However, market volatility spiked as fears of contagion from the COVID-2019 virus spread around the globe. Economic Commentary February 18, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthinflationinterest rates
Weak investor sentiment drives “risk-off” approach Investors continue to aggressively shift to risk-off postures Capital Market Impact April 25, 2022 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Preparing for financial crises As financial crises compound, market downturns have become quicker and more severe. Capital Market Impact October 25, 2021 investing strategiesmarket commentary
Connecting health and wealth for a better financial future Positive lifestyle choices have a financial benefit by helping to manage future health care costs. Client outcomes October 6, 2021 client relationshipshealth care
Ask The Specialist: Common HSA Tax Benefit Questions HSA tax benefits have made them a popular savings device Client outcomes September 3, 2021 health careHSAinvesting strategiesretirement planning
