In battleground NC, JD Vance rallies supporters on immigration and economy
The Trump campaign is attempting to shore up support in North Carolina after seeing a drop in the polls once Harris became the Democratic nominee.
Harris has closed the gap with Trump on who would handle the economy better, new report says
Harris-Trump debate: What to watch for on the economy
Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election
(THE CONVERSATION) In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 4.75% to 5% – the first time the cost of borrowing has been lowered in four years.
Split attention in battleground states: Voters focus on the economy and local issues
Readership data from leading local news publications in all seven battleground states tells a different story: while political news draws interest, economic issues are grabbing voters’ attention most
Economy, Gaza, and political civility: 5 takeaways from Kamala Harris’ interview with NABJ
Vice President Kamala Harris sat for a nearly 45-minute interview with the National Association of Black Journalists.
U.S. Retail Sales Tick Up in Boost to Economy
Retail sales edged up by 0.1% from July to August, according to the Commerce Department. This modest increase follows a larger surge last month, which marked the highest growth rate in retail sales in a year and a half.
Most voters anxious about election, with economy, political violence top concerns: Poll
A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll reported that 67 percent of Americans are anxious about the November election, showing an increase in concern compared to results from four months ago with a
'Keep the economy going well': What the rate cut means for the election
The Fed announced it will cut interest rates by half a point, its first cut since 2020, making mortgage payments and credit card bills more affordable for Americans. How will the big economic news affect the presidential race?
Federal Reserve Set To Cut Interest Rates, Potentially Boosting Economy Before Election
US Fed rate cut is 'very positive sign' for economy: Yellen
Stock Market Today: Dow finishes above 42,000 for first time in history after Fed's big rate cut
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was leading the other two major U.S. stock-market indexes higher. The Nasdaq was up 467 points, or 2.7%, near 18,043, according to FactSet data. If those gains hold, the Nasdaq would log its best daily gain since it rose 2.
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at a separate event with NABJ members.
Are Voters Feeling Better About the Economy?
After another tumultuous weekend in the presidential campaign, Americans are still largely focused on their finances, new surveys show. That could give an edge to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Slower inflation is boosting Americans’ attitudes toward the economy
Americans are feeling a greater sense of optimism about the US economy this month, thanks to slower inflation. Voters also see a greater likelihood that Vice President Kamala Harris will defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November election.
JD Vance, Trump's running mate, addresses economy, immigration at NC rally
The state is getting lots of political attention. After recent visits from Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, JD Vance rallied in Raleigh on Wednesday.