Podcast: Inflation Update – Are we out of the woods? Nationwide economists Kathy Bostjancic and Ben Ayers provide their reactions to the latest CPI report for December 2022. Economic Commentary January 13, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Risk assets turn higher, but risks remain sizeable Check out this quarter's insights and commentary about both the economy and the financial markets. Economic Commentary January 5, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Continued growth even as clouds build over the outlook for 2023 After a rebound during the third quarter, the economy showed continued growth in October, fed by the strong labor market. Economic Commentary November 30, 2022 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Core inflation rises to new peak and retail sales have flatlined Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary October 17, 2022 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinterest rates
Housing has weakened, but the Fed is unlikely to alter its rate tightening path The economy continues to show signs of slowing with the housing market leading the downtrend. Economic Commentary September 13, 2022 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Cycle Watch | August 2022: Recession tug-of-war Amid high inflation and growing recession fears, employers added a surprising 528,000 jobs last month. Capital Market Impact August 16, 2022 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Using the 4% rule correctly may also mean you need to break it We’ve all heard of the 4% rule in retirement. But using it effectively—especially in today’s environment—may mean using it as more of a benchmark than a hard-and-fast rule. Client outcomes August 2, 2022 income planninginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Rapid inflation threatens to derail the expansion as the Fed hikes sharply again The Fed announced a sharp 75 basis point rate hike at the June FOMC meeting with a similar increase likely in July, too. Economic Commentary June 30, 2022 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | May 2022: Economic cross-currents Amid rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical conflict, equity markets have come under pressure. Capital Market Impact May 13, 2022 consumer spendinginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Investors’ focus shift back to fundamentals Equity markets paused following an impressive recovery, with the S&P 500® Index losing roughly 1% for the week Capital Market Impact April 11, 2022 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
