October Surprises: Economic Optimism Amidst Election Uncertainty

The month of October brought both positive and negative events impacting the upcoming presidential election. Negative events, such as Hurricane Helene and potential economic concerns due to worker strikes, were quickly addressed and mitigated, minimizing potential negative impact on the incumbent party. Positive economic news, including a strong jobs report and easing inflation, bolstered the incumbent party`s standing. These factors combined suggest a favorable economic landscape for the incumbent party heading into the election.