Economy News Perceptions That The Economy’s Bad Can Cost You An Election, Even If The Economy Isn’t Actually Bad

Hiltzik: How bad is Trump's economy? Election results say it's very bad, and getting worse

It was Bill Clinton's campaign guru James Carville who codified the insight that the Democratic Party's electoral prospects were destined to rise as Americans' feelings of economic well-being slid: ... Read More

Voters express economic worries over inflation as costs rise, Fox News poll finds

Voters' views of the economy have dimmed in recent months, as economic concerns that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House are now weighing on his approval ratings in the latest Fox ... Read More

It’s not just the economy — this is how Democrats beat the GOP across the country

The ballots are counted, the pundits are spinning, and the verdict is in: affordability isn’t just an issue — it’s the issue. Democrats understood that and they won. Big. Republicans, meanwhile, are ... Read More

Why the blue wave? It is, of course, the economy, stupid

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. It’s the circle of political life: Now, as in 1992 when Bill Clinton was trying ... Read More

Wait, I thought the economy was terrible. What happened?

America’s labor market started to stall out in the early summer. Between May and August, job gains averaged 31,000 per month, or about one-fifth the monthly rate seen last year. What happened in ... Read More

How bad is Trump’s economy? Election results say it’s very bad, and getting worse

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The economy was robust and growing under President Biden. President Trump has reversed the trend. It was Bill ... Read More