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Orban Says Economic Upswing Remains Distant Ahead of Elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he saw little scope for accelerated economic growth before Russia’s war on Ukraine ends, climbing down from optimistic forecasts before elections next year. ... Read More

Election 2025: It’s still the economy, stupid

The simplest explanation for any American election result has remained consistent for decades It s the economy, stupid ... 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

Elections Show Trump’s Edge on the Economy Slipping

Democrats harnessed worries about the cost of living, with polls showing that Republicans’ longtime advantage on the economy has evaporated. By Shane Goldmacher Shane Goldmacher is a national ... Read More

Democrats tap anxiety over Trump’s economy in victories that signal midterm strategy

Energy prices in New Jersey. Workforce cuts in Virginia. Sky-high rents in New York City. "Democratic candidates, no matter where they are, no matter how they fit into our big tent party, are meeting ... Read More

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. The results of the expansive ... Read More

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years as spending roars back

Fresh government data showed the US economy grew at a much stronger pace than initially estimated – news that dented hopes the Federal Reserve’s will cut rates aggressively in the months ahead. Gross ... Read More

Stronger Growth, Weaker Hiring: Forecasters See a Split-Screen Economy

Economists braced for the worst when President Trump announced his tariff plan in April, yet the U.S. economy remained resilient. Here’s how that strength could be tested in the coming months. Photo ... Read More

CBS News poll finds negativity on economy, job market and concerns about AI's impact

Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates ... Read More

Rachel Reeves Has Just Been Handed Even More Bad News About The State Of The Economy

Rachel Reeves has just been handed some more bad news about the state of the economy – just weeks before she will deliver her make-or-break Budget. The highly-respected OECD think-tank forecast that ... Read More

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

“The economy is struggling to create jobs. The unemployment rate is low but it’s now showing some stress,” Zandi said, adding that the closer the rate gets to 5%, the greater the risk of a ... Read More