Economy News Heading Into Election, Economy Looked Good — On Paper Here S Why That Didn T Help Harris

Does the U.S. have a 'K-shaped economy'? What it means for you.

Upper-income Americans are doing better, while low- and moderate-income households are falling behind. Why does that matter? Read More

It’s not about inflation or the economy — the election instead delivered a ‘wake-up call’ on affordability politics, top pollster says

From an economist’s point of view, conditions heading into the off-year elections probably didn’t seem so bad on paper. Inflation crept up but wasn’t spiking. Hiring was low but so was firing. Wages ... Read More

With Trump’s focus abroad, Republicans push for midterms pivot to economy

Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress are warning that the party needs to sharpen its affordability message to voters heading into the 2026 elections — or risk big losses that ... 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

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