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This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks

‘Strong’ for whom?

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

AI, Aging and Shifts Globalization Will Shock the American Economy

The combination of an aging work force, artificial intelligence and shifts in globalization will challenge America in ways not seen in decades.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

Will the election swing the economy?

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story The economy could be the election’s make-or-break issue The results of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

More Americans favor Trump for their personal finances and the economy: Poll

More Americans think the economy would fare better under former President Trump than Vice President Harris in a new survey, even as many economists say they expect higher inflation and slower ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Housing, Tariffs and Debt: Four Experts Debate How to Fix the American Economy

One set of writers on the left and another on the right lay out competing visions for what the next president should do.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Americans eye the economy from kitchen tables and hourly jobs as they plan their votes

Some Americans are voting for their wallets.

This chart pinpoints the moment American voters started getting upset about the economy

MarketWatch ran a regression of key economic variables, against the long-running University of Michigan consumer-sentiment index, to see if attitudes had changed.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Americans are most optimistic about the economy since 2021, consumer sentiment shows

Growing optimism about how the economy will perform in 2025 pushed a survey of consumer sentiment to a seven-month high shortly before the presidential election that saw former President Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

Also, flash floods killed more than 95 people in Spain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Trump talks economy, immigration and unfounded election doubts

Former President Donald Trump mixed messages about the economy and immigration with unfounded doubts about the election in Pennsylvania as his campaign makes its final pitches to voters ahead of ...

Voters cite the economy as a top issue on Election Day

The U.S. economy is being named a top issue in the 2024 election with voters citing concerns about inflation and high prices. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Jonathan Allen break down how important the ...

By the numbers: Where the economy stands on Election Day

The economy tops surveys of voters' most important issues.

Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas

At his first campaign rally targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community this election cycle, former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday evening in Las Vegas with a speech ...

‘No social life, no plans, no savings’: Americans aren’t reaping benefits of booming US economy

While some were optimistic about stabilizing costs, others told the Guardian high prices continue to squeeze finances. Experts seem to agree the US economy has been on the upswing in 2024. A wave ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Election anxiety is scrambling Americans’ travel plans

Concerns about potential political unrest and economic fallout in the weeks around Election Day are reshuffling vacation dates, holiday plans and business trips.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Breaking down election law as Americans vote in 2024

The Supreme Court said Virginia can continue with removing about 1,600 people from its voter roll in what the State's Republican governor said is an effort to stop non-citizens from voting. CBS ...

This election year, Americans are dedicating their vote to their children, grandchildren

As Americans across the country voted early in record numbers ahead of Tuesday's election, it has become clear that they are motivated, arguably like never before.

Election workers on the front line of American democracy

Harassment, threats & intimidation of local officials is increasing ahead of the election

How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Tuesday Briefing: Americans brace for Election Day

Plus, remembering Quincy Jones.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Americans head to polls with historic election on a knife edge

With no clear swing-state advantage for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the US is poised for a long – and tense – wait for results. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Election Day 2024: Americans head to the polls

With the nation deeply divided, millions of voters are casting ballots in a high-stakes election. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in key ...

Disinformation from adversaries and Americans swamped 2024 election

The swirl of disinformation surrounding the 2024 election marked a new high for foreign influence efforts and the elevation of false claims by people within the U.S., raising questions about the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

The top election issue isn’t the economy or immigration — it's Trump's unfitness to lead

Brashness, braggadocio, mockery and brutishness are not strengths.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

How is the economy really doing just weeks before the U.S. election?

With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.

Trump emphasizes economy, immigration as top issues before 2024 elections

Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago focused on the economy, immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border as both presidential campaigns make last-minute efforts to court ...

Yellen Makes Case for Strong Economy a Week Before Election

The Treasury Secretary hopes to reset the storyline and draw attention to the economic bounce-back under the Biden administration.

Business - Inc. - October 29

US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Exit poll results for the 2024 election show democracy, economy top issues

CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.

Wall Street Rallies on Election Day Indicating Strong Economy

Despite election results remaining up in the air, the market has shown serious resilience.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

What Trump’s historic election victory means for the global economy

The former president's litany of pledges include steep tariffs, tax cuts, deregulation and a push to withdraw from key global agreements.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

False narratives on election integrity seek to divide, scare Americans

Former secretaries of state Natalie Tennant and Kim Wyman have written an op-ed assuring Americans that their elections are secure, fair and accurate, and urging them to seek out reliable sources ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Majority of Americans are stressed by the election, survey finds. Here's how to cope.

A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.

A messy election could end market’s era of ‘American exceptionalism’

“We can envision a post-election scenario where uncertainty rises and trust in U.S. institutions declines,” Macquarie strategist Thierry Wizman said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Pentagon: No, troops not authorized to use force against Americans during election

The Pentagon clarified in a statement Thursday that U.S. troops are not authorized to use force against American citizens during the election. In doing so, the Pentagon pushed back at suggestions ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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