EconomyHigh Stakes: A Snapshot of the Economy Heading Into Election DayThree years of inflation may be enough to influence voters at the ballot box.SavePrintShoppers and pedestrians walk up Broadway in New York City on July 16, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty ImagesAndrew Moran11/2/2024|Updated: 11/4/20240:00X 1News Analysis“It’s the economy, stupid!”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAndrew MoranAuthorAndrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."Author’s Selected ArticlesUS Labor Market Steadies as Jobless Claims Fall AgainDec 24, 2025Global Economy Prepares for Second Year of Trump’s Trade, Tariff PlansDec 24, 2025US Economy Expands 4.3 Percent in 3rd Quarter, Topping ExpectationsDec 23, 2025Popular Kentucky Bourbon Maker Jim Beam to Pause Production at Main DistilleryDec 22, 2025