Americans are expressing growing frustration over rising living costs as economic concerns dominate the lead-up to the midterm elections, with high food and gas prices, job market instability, and recent shifts in Federal Reserve leadership shaping voter sentiment. A live Q&A session with Guardian reporters addresses key questions about the economy, including the financial backing behind candidates and how global tensions could influence the outcome. Voters appear increasingly focused on economic conditions as they head to the polls, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with financial stability. The discussion also examines how party dynamics and critical races may be affected by these pressing issues.
The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the pollsSign up or sign in to ask your questionWelcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A.With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds. Food and gas prices remain high, the job market is unstable, consumers are angrier than ever, and a new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, took over this year.The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watchWho are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms?Will the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answered Continue reading...
