‘You have to sacrifice’: Trump voters stay loyal as US midterms approach
Rising economic pain confronting US voters has not translated into a loss of faith among Trump’s most loyal supporters.
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Trump says Europe agreed to release ‘massive amount’ of diesel reserves
US President Donald Trump says Europe agreed to release a ‘massive amount’ of diesel from emergency stockpiles.
Published On 2 Oct 2026
US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
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