Final pre-midterm inflation report shows prices rising, as both parties frame the economy
Photo: The New York TimesHow coverage differs The New York Times and The Guardian US stress the report's political damage to Republicans; Just the News features Rep. Diaz-Balart's claim that Republicans cut inflation.
A government report released Wednesday, the last on inflation before the midterm elections, showed prices rising at an annual rate of 3.7% in September, the highest since spring. Coverage notes stagnant wages and voter anger over living costs under Trump. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart argued Republicans have cut inflation to less than half of earlier levels and contrasted this with Biden-era rates.
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Coverage · 3 sources
- The New York TimesSurging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy
- Just the NewsRep. Mario Diaz-Balart frames economy and inflation control as key closing arguments for Republicans
- The Guardian USUS inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms