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!”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 ArticlesTrump’s Trade Strategy Enters High Gear Ahead of Aug. 1 Tariff DeadlineJul 11, 2025Americans Drive More Than Ever—and They’re Paying for ItJul 11, 2025Newborns to Get $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’—Here’s How It WorksJul 11, 2025US Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in 7 WeeksJul 10, 2025