Iowa, Usually Red, Is in Play This Midterm as Economic Woes Mount NYT - Top Stories By: Alan Rappeport · Bayliss Wagner and Rebecca Gratz 22 October 2026 at 10:03 The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade.
Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses NYT - Top Stories By: Kevin Draper 20 October 2026 at 10:13 Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump held a rally on Monday night in Kansas, where farmers traditionally form a solid Republican voting bloc.
Rent Is High Enough Without Junk Fees NYT - Top Stories By: Tracie McMillan 19 October 2026 at 16:37 Tenants apply for an apartment listed at one price, only to find that they owe their landlords even more.
Strong Exports Stabilize China’s Economic Growth in Official Statistics NYT - Top Stories By: Keith Bradsher 19 October 2026 at 05:21 A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing. © Gilles Sabrié for The New York TimesA mall in Beijing. China’s domestic economy, particularly retail sales, struggled in the third quarter.
Indonesian Stocks Plunge as MSCI Threatens to Drop Market from Indexes NYT - Top Stories By: Sui-Lee Wee 16 October 2026 at 11:30 The potential downgrade by MSCI, an influential index provider, adds to a deepening crisis of investor confidence in the economic policies of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. © Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/ReutersAn display at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta on Friday.