# Economic Indicators Send Mixed Signals Ahead of U.S. Midterms By Enna Lee Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/45624 Published: 2026-10-31T22:34:42.000Z Updated: 2026-10-31T22:34:42.000Z Section: Investing > A national survey released Oct. 22 found that 34% approved of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, while Democrats led Republicans 52%-45% on congressional control. Interest rates were unchanged as U.S. output growth and prices rose in the final week before the Nov. 3 midterms. A national survey released Oct. 22 found that 34% approved of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy. Democrats had a 52%-45% advantage over Republicans on which party should control Congress, as detailed in [earlier TokenPost coverage of the survey](). The midterms are scheduled for Nov. 3. ## Links in this article - [earlier TokenPost coverage of the survey](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/38436)