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O’Leary Says Gas Prices Could Shape US 2026 Elections
Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary says strong Wall Street gains and corporate earnings may not decide the 2026 US elections because many households still face high costs. He points to inflation above 3%…
The Story in Brief
Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary says strong Wall Street gains and corporate earnings may not decide the 2026 US elections because many households still face high costs. He points to inflation above 3% and a gap between financial markets and everyday economic conditions.
O’Leary says petrol prices could be the key voter concern across Republican and Democratic states. He argues that oil below $70 a barrel before November could influence voter sentiment and control of Congress. His comments come as President Donald Trump faces criticism over inflation, tariffs and spending. O’Leary has also called for closer US, Canadian and Mexican economic cooperation in response to China’s progress in artificial intelligence, energy and technology.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that a rising stock market proves the economy is healthy, or that one petrol-price target will decide every seat. Both claims are too neat. Household costs, wages and local conditions matter alongside fuel bills, while O’Leary’s view is not an election forecast. The useful test is whether oil actually stays below $70 a barrel and whether inflation falls before November.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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