'Keep the economy going well': What the rate cut means for the election
Federal Reserve Set To Cut Interest Rates, Potentially Boosting Economy Before Election
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.
Out with immigration, in with the economy: Kamala Harris’ Latino messaging switch
Vice President Kamala Harris sits atop the Democratic ticket, and she is taking a different tack when approaching Latino voters: hammering a middle-class message on the economy, while speaking about immigration only sparingly.
No, Trump-Style Tariffs Do Not Grow the Economy
Reimagining tariffs as a panacea for economic woes is not only historically inaccurate but economically unsound. The America of the past grew in spite of tariffs, not because of them. If higher tariffs are imposed today, history will not look kindly on those who imposed them.
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.
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.
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.
Harris-Trump debate: What to watch for on the economy
Harris vs. Trump on the economy: Comparing their policies
Harris has closed the gap with Trump on who would handle the economy better, new report says
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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
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.
Trump's Proposed Tariffs: What Are They, and How Would They Affect US Economy?
During the Sept. 10 debate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris lambasted the former president's plans to increase tariffs on China and other countries.
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
In battleground NC, JD Vance rallies supporters on immigration and economy
Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance holds a rally in North Carolina
Watch Live: JD Vance Speaks At Campaign Rally In Raleigh, North Carolina