Chart of the week
Declining confidence in U.S. institutions is contributing to more reactive investor sentiment.
Much will depend on the resilience of corporate fundamentals— not necessarily on the resolution of geopolitical risks.
Compression in price-to-earnings multiples defined the Q1 decline—not a collapse in fundamentals.
Deeper dives
Learn how investors can handle constant market headlines, avoid emotional decisions, and stay focused on core investing basics.
While politics can have a short-term effect on the market, investors must learn to tune out the political noise and focus on the fundamentals.
When investors understand how the business cycle moves, they are better equipped to evaluate long-term investment decisions.
Market sights and sounds
Nationwide Economics
Listen as Nationwide economists and market professionals discuss current conditions, offer historical perspectives and suggest potential opportunities on the horizon.