Biden’s Numbers, October 2022 Update

With the economy on the top of voters’ minds this election year, we take a look at some key statistical measures of how the U.S. has performed under President Joe Biden: 

The economy gained 10 million jobs; total employment is now half a million higher than before the pandemic.

Unemployment fell to 3.5%; unfilled job openings surged, with 1.7 slots for every person seeking work.

Inflation roared back to the highest level in over 40 years. Consumer prices are up 13.2%. Gasoline alone rose 64%.

Wages rose briskly, by 9%....