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Inflation Hits 2.9% as Job Market Weakens Ahead of Elections

9/14/2025

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U.S. inflation stands at 2.9%, coupled with a slowing job market, influencing the political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.
Job growth has slowed, with nearly 1 million fewer jobs added than earlier estimates.
Republicans attribute economic issues to President Biden and Federal Reserve Chair Powell, while Trump criticizes Powell for delayed rate cuts.
A recent poll indicates 39% of respondents view the economy as poor, an increase from 28% two months prior.
Unemployment claims have reached a four-year high of 263,000, with Black adult unemployment at 7.5%.

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Story summary

U.S. inflation stands at 2.9%, coupled with a slowing job market, influencing the political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.
Job growth has slowed, with nearly 1 million fewer jobs added than earlier estimates.
Republicans attribute economic issues to President Biden and Federal Reserve Chair Powell, while Trump criticizes Powell for delayed rate cuts.
A recent poll indicates 39% of respondents view the economy as poor, an increase from 28% two months prior.
Unemployment claims have reached a four-year high of 263,000, with Black adult unemployment at 7.5%.