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Jun 2026

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June 9, 202640 min

2026 Midyear Economic Roundtable

Nationwide recently hosted a Midyear Economic Roundtable on the economy and financial markets, with insight from Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Chief Investment Officer Joel Coleman, Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett, and Nationwide's Vice President of Government Relations Ben Brewster. The group discussed how inflation has been impacted by the spike in energy prices, the resiliency of the consumer and financial markets, and the outlook for the rest of the year. [NFM-25266M7]

June 2, 202634 min

Generational differences in planning for the future: Same goal, different paths

In this five-part series, we’ll explore how four generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—are approaching retirement and investing. While each group faces different challenges, new research suggests they may be more alike than we think. In this episode, Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Senior Vice President of Nationwide Financial Marketing & Nationwide Retirement Institute Kristi Rodriguez kick off this series by sharing their insight on what defines each generation, what shaped their financial mindset, and what each group can learn from one another. [NFM-25266M6]

May 20, 202621 min

Summer Travel Outlook: Strong demand meets higher costs

As we head into the summer travel season, demand remains strong—but higher prices and evolving economic conditions are shaping how Americans plan their trips. What impact is the World Cup having on the travel industry? Nationwide's Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber provide their outlook for summer travel—from rising travel costs to shifting consumer behaviors. [NFM-22911AO]

May 13, 202627 min

Inflation heats up, odds for rate cuts cool

Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin share their analysis of April's CPI report, how the markets are reacting, and how this rise in inflation could impact the fed funds rate. [NFM-22911AO]

May 7, 202620 min

With mortgage rates in the attic, are home sales stuck in the basement?

Nationwide's economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss the state of the housing market, exploring national trends, regional differences, policy impacts, and what lies ahead for housing in 2026 and beyond. [NFM-22911AO]

April 30, 202628 min

Fed in transition while the equity market remains resilient

Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett discuss the factors that drove the FOMC's decision to hold rates steady in April. Kathy provides an update on the leadership changes at the Fed and how that could influence future policy. Mark shares his outlook for how the resilient markets are responding to the continued war in Iran. [NFM-25266M5]

April 24, 202621 min

How the conflict in Iran is shaping the global economy

Nationwide's Rebecca Wilder, Josephine Shea, and Jake Bupp discuss the impact of the war in Iran on the global economy, how different regions are holding up, where economic stress is most visible, and how global markets are responding to overlapping shocks. [NFM-25266M4]

April 17, 202622 min

Geopolitical pressures on the Ag industry

After several years of tightening margins, U.S. farmers are now grappling with the added impact of the war in Iran and shifting market dynamics. Bridge payments and ongoing Farm Bill negotiations in Congress are offering some relief—though financial stress remains elevated. Nationwide’s Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the agriculture industry, how farmers are responding to today’s pressures, and how this could impact the overall economy. [NFM-22911AO]

April 10, 202625 min

Larger tax refunds: Spend, save, or invest

As a benefit of last year's “One Big Beautiful Bill”, tax refunds are expected to be much larger this year - boosting consumer spending and providing incentives for businesses. Nationwide's Senior Economist, Ben Ayers, and Senior Director of Advanced Consulting Group, Tom Duncan, discuss what these tax changes could mean for households, businesses, and the broader economy - as higher gas prices from the war in Iran and future tax uncertainty are complicating expectations for economic growth. [NFM-22911AO]

April 1, 202635 min

Liberation Day: One Year Later

It’s been one year since “Liberation Day” (April 2, 2025) when the White House announced a range of new tariffs on many of our global trading partners. Nationwide’s Chief Economist, Kathy Bostjancic, and Nationwide’s VP of Government Relations, Ben Brewster, unpack how tariff policy has evolved over the past year and its impact on the economy and financial markets. They also discuss what's on the horizon for the economy and policymaking in a politically charged environment. [NFM-22911AO]