The state of the U.S. economy ahead of the midterms in five charts

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With the midterm elections just days away, NBC's Christine Romans breaks down the state of the U.S. economy in five charts — gas prices, wages and inflation, mortgage rates, home prices and the S&P 500 — and speaks with Dan Burns, U.S. economics editor at Reuters.

The state of the U.S. economy ahead of the midterms in five chartsOct. 30, 202604:56Rep. Haley Stevens discusses switching her endorsement to Republican Mike Rogers04:52Peltola says she is 'deeply offended' by accusations over Senate campaign01:48Steve Hilton makes his pitch for governor of California08:10Independent voters hold the key in New Hampshire's high-stakes Senate race03:36FBI investigating Alaska Democrat’s campaign01:56Trump’s travel shake-up with four days until midterms02:30Mississippi Dem. Senate candidate: Trump promised 'America First,' but delivered ‘Mississippi last’09:46Now PlayingThe state of the U.S. economy ahead of the midterms in five charts04:56UP NEXTAlaska Governor Announces Criminal Investigation of Senate Race04:13Steve Kornacki breaks down Maine Senate race04:12Early midterm voting data shows enthusiasm ahead of election day06:22Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro vows to stand up to Trump ahead of the midterms08:51Best-selling author Mel Robbins on how to give yourself grace during midterm season03:53New report exposes alleged Democrat push to place candidates on ballot in Alaska03:24‘Manosphere’ that helped Trump to power seems to be moving away from him03:13Final sprint to midterms02:22Democratic candidates look to reshape the conversation around gun control to win back rural voters03:50Ohio Democrat candidate looking to flip House seat says people are ‘ready for change’08:54DOJ launches new midterm legal battle01:40Trump continues to stand by Ramaswamy ad with Amy Acton's estranged mother04:27Current with Christine RomansThe state of the U.S. economy ahead of the midterms in five charts04:56CopiedWith the midterm elections just days away, NBC's Christine Romans breaks down the state of the U.S. economy in five charts — gas prices, wages and inflation, mortgage rates, home prices and the S&P 500 — and speaks with Dan Burns, U.S. economics editor at Reuters.Oct. 30, 2026

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