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- U.S. President Donald Trump launched a campaign defending the economy, claiming it has the best numbers of any president.
- Inflation remains at 3.4%, outpacing wage growth.
- Average gasoline costs $4.37 per U.S. gallon.
- A YouGov survey found 63% of respondents believe the economy is getting worse.
- An AP/NORC poll showed 17% approve Trump's handling of cost-of-living issues and 26% approve his overall economic management.