By the numbers: Where the economy stands on Election Day
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Consumer prices rose 2.4% in September 2024 compared to a year ago; inflation peaked at about 9% in 2022; nationwide average gas price is $3.10, a 9% decline from last year; U.S. economy grew at 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending September 2024; 10 consecutive quarters of economic growth; 254,000 jobs added in September 2024; unemployment rate at 4.1%; average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.72%, up from 6.08% in September; 52% of voters consider the economy extremely important for presidential choice; Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are key candidates.

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