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    Podcast: FOMC raises rates and keeps the door open for more

    Nationwide’s Chief Economist, Kathy Bostjancic, and Nationwide’s head of Fixed Income, Brad Beman, provide analysis and insight on July's FOMC announcement.

    Economic Commentary July 28, 2023
    • economic growth
    • inflation
    • interest rates
    • market commentary
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    Are We Past Market Short-termism and Into a Fundamental Rally?

    Equity markets continue to break out of the well-established trading range, as the strong market rally is shifting investor sentiment

    Capital Market Impact June 12, 2023
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    • market commentary
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    Equity markets calm as macro uncertainty climbs

    Equity markets have entered a period of relative calm, with the S&P 500® Index little changed in the first week of the second quarter

    Capital Market Impact April 10, 2023
    • economic growth
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    Fed Officials Turn Hawkish as the S&P 500 Reaches New Heights in November

    The equity markets soared to a year-high as inflation data eased fears of a hard landing, while the Fed remained hawkish despite market expectations of rate cuts.

    Capital Market Impact December 4, 2023
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    Strong Q3 but higher interest rates may finally begin to bite

    The FOMC decided to keep interest rates steady in September but is prepared to raise rates again later this year, if needed.

    Economic Commentary September 27, 2023
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    Richcession? Rolling recession? What to expect for the economy going forward

    Recession worries can affect investor sentiment. Here’s how to clarify what to expect from the economy in the future.

    Capital Market Impact September 13, 2023
    • consumer spending
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    Consumers are propelling growth: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook

    Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead.

    Economic Commentary August 21, 2023
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    Cycle Watch | August 2023 Growth on track despite headwinds

    The U.S. job market added fewer jobs than expected in July, continuing its recent monthly trend of slower growth.

    Capital Market Impact August 21, 2023
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    Inflation slowdown continued in July: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook

    Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead.

    Economic Commentary August 14, 2023
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    Economy remains strong despite building headwinds for growth

    Data point to recession risks, but current momentum makes it unlikely that a recession would start until Q4 or later.

    Economic Commentary July 31, 2023
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