Inflation hits lowest point in over three years as campaigns focus on economy [Video]

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level since March 2021, as the economy becomes a focal point for both the Trump and Harris presidential campaigns.”We have not been relieved of the burden of high prices, but they aren’t rising as much,” said Mark Hamrick of Bankrate.com.Despite the progress, voters still consider rising prices one of the most important issues this election, according to recent surveys.”We will drill baby drill, we’re going to bring energy prices down,” said former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in North Carolina where he was focusing on economic policies.Trump discussed cutting taxes and creating new energy projects while sharply criticizing his opponent.”You’re paying the price for Kamala’s liberal extremism at the gas pump, the grocery counter, and on your mortgage bill,” Trump added.Both campaigns have made the economy a central theme but have offered contrasting visions of its current state.”While our economy is doing …