Economists Warn Fragile US Growth as 2026 Midterms Approach Amid Record Campaign Spending
Economists said on 29 October that the United States was expected to post modest GDP growth but warned the expansion was fragile, as the 2026 midterm elections approached and Israel’s parliamentary vote remained deadlocked. Earlier, NPR reported that advertising spending in key Senate contests had surged, with the economy growing solidly yet inflation outpacing wages, raising concerns ahead of the November elections.
NPR also identified 70 House districts receiving six-figure ad purchases from both Democrats and Republicans, underscoring a highly competitive environment. CNN added that industry-backed super PACs and record ad spending were shaping the final week of the 2025 midterm races, influencing several Senate and gubernatorial contests.
