Prices Up, Growth Up: Economy Sends Mixed Signals Before Midterms

📡 NPR · 1 min read ·
Prices Up, Growth Up: Economy Sends Mixed Signals Before Midterms
The U.S. economy is sending mixed signals just before the midterm elections. This week brought a mix of good and bad economic news. Economic growth (GDP) has increased, but so have prices. For now, interest rates will stay the same. This economic picture could play a key role in how voters cast their ballots.