Surprise jobs data gives boost to Biden. Strong December jobs gain is good news as the prospect of the long-sought-after “soft landing” comes into greater focus. The strong jobs numbers along with wage growth of 4.1 percent over the past year are yet more evidence for a soft landing scenario.

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  1. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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    – Associated Press (A): [US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength](https://apnews.com/article/jobs-economy-unemployment-inflation-rates-federal-reserve-ad0fd064a35e8a93bc15eaf6ea982c1c)
    – The Hill (B): [US added 216,000 jobs in December, blowing past expectations](https://thehill.com/business/4389966-us-added-216000-jobs-in-december-closing-out-strong-2023/)
    – ABC News (B+): [US employers add a strong 216,000 jobs in sign of continued economic strength](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/jobs-report-december-conclude-solid-year-hiring-2023-106122160)
    – USA Today (B): [December jobs report: Here are 7 key takeaways](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/01/05/december-jobs-report-unemployment-data/72113924007/)

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