The fallout from President Biden’s June 27 debate performance has overshadowed otherwise positive economic news for the incumbent.
Consumer prices fell 0.1% on a monthly basis in June with inflation on an annual basis increasing by 3%, a positive sign for the economy, per the Labor Department on Thursday.
Coupled with a healthy job market, that would usually buoy a campaign.
But the news failed to resonate much as questions persist after Biden’s debate troubles about whether he should remain the Democratic nominee.
