Five Key Facts About the US Economy

CAPITOL HILL - President Donald Trump boasts the U.S economy is the "envy of the entire world," and polls suggest that voters view the health of the economy as second only to immigration in importance. Last month, the 10-year bull market -- a period during which prices rise, encouraging buying -- became the longest on record.

With less than two months to go until the midterm election, here's how the United States currently measures up, based on key economic indicators:

Setting aside debates over income inequality, other indicators suggest consumer confidence is strong.

Earlier this year, consumer spending rose to the highest level in more than six years. Personal consumption increased by 0.4 percent and sales of new homes have made significant gains since the housing crisis of the late 2000s.