Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:27:25 UTC.

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