Political discord in Washington is beginning to stir Americans' worries about the economy, according to a recent survey by Bankrate.com. Worries about politics dwarf market concerns and Fed interest rate decisions.
div > div.group > p:first-child"> In all, 44% of participants in a recent survey by Bankrate.com said the biggest threat facing the economy over the next six months is the political environment in the nation's capital.In comparison, just over 10% agreed that a decline in the stock market was the biggest threat facing the U.S. economy, while 8% pointed to Fed interest rate decisions as a potential concern.
"There are many long-festering challenges that this nation has been facing and continues to face — and our elected leaders have failed to address them broadly," he said.Among participants, nearly half of Republicans pointed to politics as a major concern facing the economy, Bankrate.com found.
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