Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey have been hammering home a platform based on affordability messaging in the final campaign stretch.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger is more eager to talk about struggling soybean farmers than President Donald Trump’s attack on American institutions. She plays down the historic nature of her campaign for Virginia governor and avoids making big, bold promises about what she will accomplish if elected.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he saw little scope for accelerated economic growth before Russia’s war on Ukraine ends, climbing down from optimistic forecasts before elections next year.

Plus, Democrats look to their gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia for a boost of momentum.

Argentine stock, bond and currency markets surged on Monday after President Javier Milei’s party scored a decisive victory in midterm elections over the weekend.

The Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate, as the government shutdown rages on with no end in sight. Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner discusses how both could impact Americans and the economy as a whole.

Analysts said the stronger-than-expected showing could reflect fear of renewed economic turmoil if the country abandoned Milei's policies.

Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill answer how they would address NJ's business and economic challenges as governor.