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High gas and rising mortgage rates weigh on Americans ahead of midterms

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As the president highlighted economic strength abroad, Americans continued to face higher prices at home, tied to the effects of the war in Iran, according to the NYT Business.

The outlet also pointed to mounting pressure from high gasoline costs and rising mortgage rates as the midterms approach.

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NYT BusinessHigh Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near

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