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Is This Economy as Awful as Voters Think? We Ask Our Expert.
October 21, 2026·32 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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President Trump's claims of economic success clash with voter sentiment as inflation, driven by tariffs and a war with Iran that spiked oil prices, continues to erode affordability. Despite strong business investment and low unemployment, stagnant wage growth and high interest rates—especia
President Trump's claims of economic success clash with voter sentiment as inflation, driven by tariffs and a war with Iran that spiked oil prices, continues to erode affordability. Despite strong business investment and low unemployment, stagnant wage growth and high interest rates—especia
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