Daily Market Updates: Surging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy

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Surging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy

Reported · Written up by our desk · North America

The final inflation report before the 2026 election , showing price increases and stagnant wages , spelled bad political news for the White House.

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