https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-the-us-economy-as-midterm-elections-nearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-the-us-economy-as-midterm-elections-nearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-the-us-economy-as-midterm-elections-near#u180909Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:45:20 +0000As campaigns race toward the midterm elections, data reveals that the U.S. economy is performing well, driven by consumer spending and a resilient growth rate. The U.S. gross domestic product increased at a 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter, surpassing expectations even as September inflation accelerated. However, consumer confidence has not kept pace with the positive macroeconomic data, leaving voters weighing a mixed economic forecast as they head to the polls. The economy ranks as a top concern among voters, with inflation highlighted as a key factor.Why it mattersThe state of the