Inflation and living costs pressure US voters ahead of midterms

Summary

Rising inflation is piling pressure on US voters ahead of the midterm elections, the Financial Times reports. The Guardian published a question-and-answer session about whether the economy and high cost of living could hurt Republicans in November’s elections.

Timeline

1. ft.com

   15 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that rising inflation is piling pressure on US voters ahead of the midterm elections.

2. theguardian.com

   15 Oct 2026, 17:56 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that its reporters answered readers’ questions about the US economy and affordability ahead of November’s midterm elections.