"U.S. Economy Surges: Record Job Growth and Wage Increases"

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The US economy added 303,000 new jobs in March, surpassing economists' forecasts, but President Biden's approval rating remains stagnant at around 40% despite the strongest job growth in US history. The strong job market may prevent the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates in time to help Biden's reelection prospects. The Fed's reluctance to cut rates could impact the upcoming presidential election, with former President Trump criticizing the Fed's actions. While a solid economy is beneficial for an incumbent president, Biden may need more than that and a gradual decline in inflation to improve his approval ratings and electoral prospects.
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