Podcast: 2024 Outlook – Could a mild recession take the steam out of inflation? Hear our 2024 outlook for the economy and financial markets. Economic Commentary January 4, 2024 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Economic outlook still spooky despite recent treats Much stronger-than-expected hiring and retail spending in September complicates policy decisions for the Fed. Economic Commentary November 1, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | March 2023 Economy too hot for the Fed Employers added a solid 311,000 jobs in February, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve to fight inflation. Capital Market Impact March 14, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Earnings and Inflation Data Lift S&P 500® Index to New Highs Markets Soar to New Highs on Strong Earnings and Low Inflation Capital Market Impact February 13, 2024 market commentary
Podcast: US Job Growth Surges, Bolstering Economic Outlook Amid Recession Concerns Insights from the recent job report increases the odds of a soft landing. Learn more from Nationwide's economists Kathy Bostjancic and Ben Ayers. Economic Commentary February 7, 2024 economic growthjob marketmarket commentary
S&P 500® Hits New Highs on Strong Economic and Job Data Impressive Job Gains and Economic Growth Boost S&P 500® Capital Market Impact February 6, 2024 market commentary
S&P 500® Index Nears Record High as Inflation Fears Ease and Tech Leads the Way Last week, the S&P 500® Index reached a new high, led by growth, tech, and consumer stocks. Capital Market Impact January 18, 2024 market commentary
Recent data point to deteriorating growth We expect slower growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the risk of a recession in 2024 remains elevated. Economic Commentary December 12, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Help business-owner clients improve employee benefits in an uncertain environment As a financial professional, now is a great time to be talking with business-owner clients about adding policies such as corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) into their financial plans. Business Growth December 5, 2023 business solutionsemployee retention
Rising interest rates dampen the outlook The Fed’s hints at a higher-for-longer interest rate path due to lingering inflation pressures. Economic Commentary October 17, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation