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.
Category: Polls and Public Opinion
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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.
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Why Is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Projected to Set Records?
Opening-weekend estimates have been a Hollywood fixture since the 1980s. But surveys of moviegoers can fail to capture those who infrequently visit the theater.
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Can Kamala Harris Sell Bidenomics?
Much of President Biden’s agenda polls well, but voters roundly dislike his handling of the economy. That’s a campaign challenge for his vice president, as she mounts a presidential bid.
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Can Kamala Harris Sell Bidenomics?
Much of President Biden’s agenda polls well, but voters roundly dislike his handling of the economy. That’s a campaign challenge for his vice president, as she mounts a presidential bid.
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What Presidential Election? So Far, the Stock Market Doesn’t Care.
Traders appear to be focused on possible Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings, and are remarkably indifferent to political fortunes, our columnist says.