Nationwide Market Insights

About Nationwide Market Insights

Podcast by Nationwide Economics

Publisher

Nationwide Economics

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2022

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

216 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Trick or Treat: Is inflation scary enough for another Fed hike?

   The latest inflation data may have investors, consumers, and policymakers asking whether another Federal Reserve rate hike is lurking around the corner. Kathy Bostjancic, Nationwide Chief Economist, and Ben Ayers, Senior Economist, break down the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and what it reveals about the direction of inflation, interest rates, and the U.S. economy. The discussion explores whether rising energy prices are beginning to spill over into broader inflation, what persistent increases in diesel fuel costs could mean for transportation, food prices, and supply chains, and how businesses may respond as profit margins come under pressure. The team also examines the resilience of consumer spending, using Halloween shopping trends as a window into household behavior heading into the critical holiday shopping season. Whether you're an investor, business leader, financial professional, or simply trying to understand what's next for inflation and the economy, this episode offers timely analysis and practical perspective on the forces shaping today's economic environment. [NFM-22911AO]

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   The Manufacturing Rebound: What's driving the recovery?

   Ben Ayers and Erika Melander examine how artificial intelligence, data center expansion, automation, and capital investment are reshaping U.S. manufacturing. They also discuss rising costs, cybersecurity, workforce readiness, supply chain management, and strategies for long-term resilience and profitability. [NFM-22911AO]

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Closing the Gap: Retirement planning for Gen X

   As part of our ongoing retirement planning series examining the unique opportunities and challenges facing different generations, we're turning our attention to Generation X. After exploring retirement lessons from Baby Boomers and the Great Wealth Transfer, we're now focusing on Gen X, with upcoming episodes dedicated to Millennials and Gen Z. Generation X is entering its peak retirement planning years, but many are facing a retirement landscape that looks very different from the one their parents experienced. Between rising costs, economic uncertainty, caring for aging parents, supporting college-age children, and the decline of traditional pensions, many Gen Xers are asking the same question: Is it too late to catch up? In this episode of Economic Insights by Nationwide, host Brian Kirk is joined by Tom Duncan and Dee Dee Chadwick of Nationwide's Advanced Consulting Group to discuss what's keeping Gen X up at night about retirement. Together, they explore retirement readiness, common savings gaps, healthcare planning, longevity risk, retirement income strategies, and the practical steps Gen Xers can take now to improve their financial outlook. They also discuss why working with a financial professional may help simplify complex retirement decisions and provide the confidence needed to navigate an increasingly uncertain financial future. Whether you're just starting to plan or reassessing your retirement strategy, this conversation offers actionable insights to help close the gap and prepare for what's ahead. Topics discussed: Retirement planning, Generation X, retirement readiness, retirement savings, healthcare costs, retirement income, financial planning, longevity risk, Medicare, Social Security, retirement strategies, financial advisors, economic uncertainty, and retirement confidence. [NFM-25780AO] Key Moments: 04:21 Retirement readiness statistics reveal major planning gaps 06:25 Risks of inflation, healthcare costs, and market losses 07:31 Understanding longevity risk 08:39 Why many Gen Xers feel behind on retirement savings 10:47 The sandwich generation challenge 13:07 Can Gen X still catch up? 15:46 Most important planning considerations for Gen X 16:48 Healthcare planning before Medicare 20:06 Avoiding costly retirement withdrawal penalties 22:49 Social Security timing considerations 23:54 Why many Gen Xers may need professional guidance 24:48 How financial professionals help reduce uncertainty 28:22 Finding the right financial advisor 34:17 Final retirement planning advice for Gen X 36:32 Key takeaways and closing thoughts

Who has been a guest on Nationwide Market Insights

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ben Ayers
• Daniel Vielhaber
• Oren Klachkin

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

92

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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