economic policy

Congressional Control Debates & Cost-of-Living Focus: Midterm Battlegrounds

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U.S. Capitol building alongside rising grocery, gasoline, and household costs, illustrating the congressional debate over America’s cost-of-living crisis ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Congressional Control Debates and the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Inside the Midterm Battlegrounds As Capitol Hill navigates its final weeks in session ahead of the midterm elections, the central axis of American politics has shifted entirely to kitchen-table economics. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are confronting an electorate deeply unsettled by persistent inflation, surging energy … Read more

How Retail and Consumer Spending Data Drive Modern Labor Market Trends

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U.S. labor market crossroads showing retail workers and shoppers, consumer spending, inflation pressures, and changing interest rate outlooks.

Navigating the Labor Market Crossroads: Retail, Consumer Spending, and Shifting Rate Outlooks Employment discussions are increasingly anchored in the performance of the retail and consumer spending sectors. As businesses and policymakers grapple with the lingering impacts of inflation, fluctuating monetary policy, and shifting interest rate trajectories, the broader labor market finds itself at a critical … Read more