Of 7 economic indicators, inflation and job growth were best at predicting the White House race since 1976.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-28 13:20:59">October 28, 2024 at 1:20 p.m.</time>

Of 7 economic indicators, inflation and job growth were best at predicting the White House race since 1976.{ai:summary}<p>Inflation and job growth have been the most reliable economic indicators for predicting the outcome of the White House race since 1976. This trend highlights the importance of these factors in shaping electoral results.</p><p>#economy</p>

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