Markets React: Equities Slide, CPI Surprises, Data Slows
Equities slide, CPI surprises, and economic data slows
Markets and Economy
Nationwide’s Chief of Investment Research and the Nationwide Economics team offer daily and weekly commentary and analysis of the equity and bond markets, including an overview of economic data being released, global market news, commodities and market performance by index returns. These timely insights can help you navigate markets and understand emerging trends.
Podcast: Hot inflation could delay Fed rate cuts
Gain insights on the March CPI report and how this could impact potential fed rate cuts and policy this year from Nationwide's Chief Economist and Financial Market Economist.
How sustainable is the current bull market run?
Indicators such as market breadth can offer investors insight into what's happening in the stock market below the surface.
Jobs Up, S&P 500® Index Down
Markets retreat as S&P 500 logs worst week; strong job growth contrasts with looming inflation data.
Cycle Watch | March 2024: Strong economic data delay rate cuts
Following a two-year run of interest rate hikes to combat rising inflation, the Fed was expected to shift towards reducing rates this year. However, the path to rate cuts is now uncertain due to the persistence of robust economic indicators. This unexpected economic strength could lead the Fed to reconsider its easing strategy, potentially maintaining the current rates for longer.
Equity markets surge in Q1
Equity markets surged in Q1, with inflation moderating and expected earnings growth.
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