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 ArticlesChina’s Trade Surplus Surges to Record $1.2 Trillion—Where Are the Goods Going?Jan 16, 2026Trump Says He Fears Losing Kevin Hassett If Appointed as Fed ChairJan 16, 2026US Import Prices Little Changed Over Past YearJan 15, 2026Unemployment Claims Drop Below 200,000 as Layoffs Stay LowJan 15, 2026