With inflation persisting and markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) anticipating Federal Reserve rate cuts, the economy remains in a period of uncertainty. But how much say does the president really have over these issues, and what impact can their economic policies have?

On today's episode of Capitol Gains, host Rachelle Akuffo explores this dilemma with Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul, Yahoo Finance anchor Seana Smith, alongside BTIG's Director of Policy Research Isaac Boltansky. Together they discuss the economic proposals of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, analyzing how their differing approaches might shape the economy as both contend for the presidency.

Additionally, Yahoo News reporter Andrew Romano breaks down current poll results, providing insight into how the candidates' economic messages are being received across the country — particularly within swing states.

This post was written by Angel Smith