cost-of-living
Coverage of cost-of-living in the Nexus archive.
- Two-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support—even though it’s putting them under strain
64% of parents with Gen Z children (18-28) provide financial support, causing strain for 56% of parents. Support covers essentials like housing and living expenses, not luxuries, as Gen Z faces job market challenges and high costs. Parents are transferring wealth earlier to help children prepare financially, driven by a desire to avoid the 'big inheritance movement' they experienced later in life.
- House pivots to the midterms as members depart for recess
House lawmakers left Washington for an August recess focused on midterm campaigns. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized a GOP strategy framing the midterms as 'common sense versus communism,' while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a Democratic '100 days of action' centered on affordability issues.
- US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
US trade chief Jamieson Greer denies tariffs have increased prices for families, despite lawmakers challenging him over cost-of-living concerns. Democrats accuse Trump of being in denial about price hikes as US inflation reached a three-year high earlier this year.
- Algeria votes for new parliament with turnout and cost-of-living in focus
Algerians voted on July 2 to elect a new parliament amid expectations of low turnout and controversy over the government disqualifying about a third of potential candidates. The election context includes concerns about cost-of-living issues and blocked candidates from major constituencies.
- Algeria: Algeria Votes in Parliamentary Elections Amid Public Apathy and Football Fever
Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections as public attention is divided between cost-of-living concerns, political freedoms, and the national football team's World Cup campaign.
- Algerians vote in parliamentary elections while facing cost-of-living strains and candidate bans
Algerian voters are casting ballots in parliamentary elections overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and candidate bans.
- Top GOP group pumps $37M into fight on key issue dominating midterm races: 'Much more to come'
America Action Network, a conservative nonprofit linked to House Speaker Mike Johnson, has spent over $37 million on cost-of-living messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms, emphasizing conservative policies like Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The group highlights affordability as a top voter concern, with recent polls showing 58% of voters cite it as their primary economic worry.
- Trump's inflation flippancy gifts Dems ready-made midterm ads
President Trump made three controversial statements about inflation and the midterms, which Democrats are using as campaign material. He claimed he does not think about Americans' financial struggles, expressed indifference toward the midterms, and stated he 'loves the inflation,' despite rising prices and low public approval of his economic handling.