Employers Add 275,000 Jobs in Latest Sign of Economic Resilience Despite High Interest Rates

Despite lower inflation, a healthy job market and a record-high stock market, many Americans say they are unhappy with the state of the economy — a sentiment that is sure to weigh on President Biden’s bid for re-election.

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Job seeker Johannes Oveida at a job fair at Allentown, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 2024. AP/Michael Rubinkam

WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding 275,000 jobs and again showcasing the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.

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