A surge in hiring offers Vice President Kamala Harris a fresh defense in her fight with Donald Trump over the economy, as the pair jockey to frame their visions in the home stretch of the campaign.

In recent weeks, reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Federal Reserve has also cut interest rates, bringing mortgage rates down.

Vice President Harris is seeing a surge in enthusiasm among women on the economy, a top issue for voters ahead of November, according to a new survey released this week. The poll, conducted by American University (AU) and the Benenson Strategy Group,