Job market bears brunt of virus downturn Jobless claims soar as U.S. small businesses start to tap stimulus. Capital Market Impact April 7, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
The Fed goes big to battle market stress The U.S. central bank offers unlimited support to keep bond markets functioning. Capital Market Impact March 31, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentaryretirement planning
Investors on edge as the bear market rushes in A swift and steep drop in stocks leaves markets feeling feverish. Capital Market Impact March 24, 2020 investing strategiesmarket commentaryretirement planning
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
Don’t time the market, even in volatile periods. Markets are stressful now, but calm and patience can help over the long term. Capital Market Impact March 17, 2020 investing strategiesmarket commentaryretirement planning
Panic in the Streets (or Panic on the Street) Another volatile and negative week on Wall Street ended the 11-year bull market for U.S. equity markets. Economic Commentary March 16, 2020 consumer spendingeconomic growthhousing marketinflation
Stay disciplined when outside events drive volatility Fear grips the markets against a backdrop of strong economic fundamentals Capital Market Impact March 10, 2020 economic growthmarket commentary
A blow-out jobs report for February Strong employment report suggests that the U.S. economy had significant momentum before the impacts of the coronavirus. Daily Economic Commentary March 6, 2020 economic growthmarket commentary
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
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
