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Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions

With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds.

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The Guardian reports: With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds.

The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Food and gas prices remain high, the job market is unstable, consumers are angrier than ever, and a new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, took over this year.

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