2026 Midyear Economic Roundtable

Inflation eases, but the Fed remains on watch

After inflation climbed three months in a row on rising energy prices, June provided a reversal of these trends. Investors are trying to gauge if and when the Fed may raise interest rates - especially since the renewed hostilities has sent energy prices higher again. Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin discuss how June's CPI report affects our outlook for inflation and monetary policy. They also provide their key takeaways from Fed Chair Warsh's first semi-annual testimony in front of Congress. [NFM-22911AO]

Scoring the economic impact of the World Cup

As North America hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States is experiencing one of the largest sporting events in history - and the economic impact is expected to be massive with ripple effects reaching far beyond the stadiums. Jim McCoy (Nationwide's VP of Sports Marketing) and Oren Klachkin (AVP, Financial Market Economist) explore the impact that the World Cup and sports in general have on the U.S. economy. [NFM-22911AO]

The American Economy at 250

Nationwide's Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber discuss the economic perspectives of America 250 and how the economy has evolved over the years - from prices and population shifts to global influence and emerging industries. We’ll also explore how regional celebrations and global events like the World Cup could shape economic activity in the years ahead. And finally, as we look ahead, we'll ask what historians might say about the economic choices we’re making today. [NFM-22911AO]

FOMC: Under new management

The FOMC just wrapped up its first meeting with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. What comments did Warsh provide on the state of the economy and where rates may be headed. Are hikes possibly in the future or could we see more cuts? What other changes could we see from the Fed under its new leader? Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Investment Leader and Head of Fixed Income for Nationwide Brad Beman share their reaction to Warsh's comments and the outlook for the fed funds rate. [NFM-22911AO]

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]