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 Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates, Inflation Outlook Holds Steady: UMichSep 12, 2025Dow Jones Closes Above 46,000 for 1st Time as Wall Street Bets on Rate CutsSep 11, 2025US Weekly Jobless Claims Climb to Highest Level Since October 2021Sep 11, 2025US Annual Inflation Rises to 2.9 Percent, Driven by Food, Shelter CostsSep 11, 2025