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US employers added a surprisingly robust 303,000 jobs in March in a sign of economic strength

By any measure, it amounted to a strong month of hiring.

‘The last mile is harder’: Stubborn inflation stalls Fed rate cuts

The concern is that higher rates are putting pressure on households and businesses looking to borrow, weighing on hiring, investment and the housing market.

US employers add a surprisingly strong 275,000 jobs in sign of continued economic strength

Last month’s job growth was up from a revised gain of 229,000 jobs in January.

The toughest pain points awaiting Biden at the State of the Union

The president’s team thinks it's had a historically successful first term, delivering victories on the economy, climate, drug pricing and more. But many Americans aren’t feeling it.