Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.
Category: Polls and Public Opinion
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I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.
Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.
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India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi
Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.
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Jobs Report Adds to Economic Momentum for Harris
In recent weeks, reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Federal Reserve has also cut interest rates, bringing mortgage rates down.
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Inside Kamala Harris’s Big Economic Pitch
The vice president is expected to deliver one of her most detailed addresses yet on the issue, as she seeks to strike a delicate political balance.
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Trying to Bridge the Partisan Divide One Conversation at a Time
One Small Step, an initiative that facilitates conversations between people with opposing views, is trying to tackle political polarization.
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In Nevada, Economy Tops Issues as Unemployment Remains High
The state is among a handful that will decide the presidential contest, and workers have felt increased prices at the grocery store and gas station.
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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.
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The Chatbot Will See You Now
Americans are already turning to A.I. for health information in large numbers, new research suggests.
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Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs
Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.
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Covid Normalcy: No Tests, Isolation or Masks
For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.