Voters prepare to weigh-in on Trump's economy as costs continue to surge

What happened: With Election Day two weeks away, voters are weighing rising costs against President Donald Trump's promise to lower them, as the latest inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.7% over the past year. Key numbers: CPI rose 3.7% year over year and 0.6% in September. Gasoline jumped 9.1% for the month. Why it matters: Rising prices are testing whether voters feel Republicans have done enough to improve the economy, and Trump and GOP candidates must convince voters their policies can make everyday costs more manageable.

With Election Day two weeks away, voters are weighing rising costs against President Donald Trump's promise to lower them, as the latest inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.7% over the past year.

Rising prices are testing whether voters feel Republicans have done enough to improve the economy, and Trump and GOP candidates must convince voters their policies can make everyday costs more manageable.