Economy
Inflation and unemployment mark US economy ahead of elections
While the labor market and GDP show strength, voters report dissatisfaction with inflation and high interest rates before the congressional vote.
You have used your 3 free reads for today
The full text of this story becomes available after the daily renewal. Sports and entertainment stay open. The paid subscription is not open yet.
Your free reads renew on 11/15/2026 at 00:00 (Brasília time).
The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Persistent inflation and rising borrowing costs affect purchasing power and access to housing.
- Who is affected
- Voters and consumers in the United States ahead of the parliamentary elections.
- What changes
- Citizens' economic perception diverges from positive macroeconomic indicators, influencing the electoral scenario and expectations for Federal Reserve policies.
Create a free account to keep reading: 3 full stories a day.
The paid subscription is not on sale yet. Free sign-up already works. Planned monthly price: R$ 9.90 (in US dollars and euros, a direct conversion at the official rate on the day you subscribe).