Child care access, Social Security payments, union contracts and insurance costs are all shaping how voters see Trump’s and Harris’ dueling economic agendas.
Several economists warned President Biden that the 2024 election would be very close as voters were still sour on the president's handling of the economy.
It’s hard to argue the U.S. economy is in a bad place as voters head to the polls, particularly after the latest measure of real gross domestic product—or GDP adjusted for inflation—showed economic growth remains resilient.
Market indicators that normally flash ahead of the election are absent this year, showing traders are more focused on the broader economy, Citi said.
Whoever's elected the 47th president will take office with the rare and clear advantage of a solid economy, even though many Americans aren't too fond of it.
The US economy seems to have pulled off a remarkable and historic achievement. Yet with just days to go before the presidential election, the majority of voters say they remain displeased with the state of the economy.
The U.S. economy will perform better and working Americans will fare better if Vice President Harris wins the presidency, as economic policy will remain largely unchanged. As president, Harris will almost certainly be dealing with a divided Congress which will severely limit any changes to economic policy.
Old Dominion University economist Bob McNab has some economic advice for whomever wins the presidency of the United States: "Do nothing."
US hiring in October was the weakest since 2020, reflecting the impact of severe hurricanes and a strike at Boeing Co.
For many Gen Z voters, this is the first presidential election they'll be voting in. What's driving them to the polls?
While new job reports show unemployment claims have decreased for the third straight week, voters in Massachusetts said their big concern is the economy and being able to afford things like groceries,
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich. ― The seasons change like the wind in Michigan, but every four years brings a potential change in leadership alongside the fall leaves. It’s something the working-class residents of Osceola County, located in west-central Michigan, are anticipating this year.