Data from the October Reuters/Ipsos Core Political conducted October 22-26 reveals that, roughly a week out of the 2026 midterm elections, Americans continue to identify the economy as the top issue facing the nation.
The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about twice every month. From sports to politics, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.