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The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act

The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act

Update: 2025-10-30
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When the data go dark, how does the Fed keep its balance? Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Nationwide's Chief Market Strategist Mark Hackett explore the risks, rationale, and ripple effects of the FOMC's recent policy decisions made during the ongoing government shutdown. [NFM-22911AO]
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The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act

The Fed’s blindfolded balancing act

Nationwide Economics