Attendees shake hands at a Veteran Employment and Resource Fair in Long Beach, California, on January 9, 2024.
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Attendees shake hands at a Veteran Employment and Resource Fair in Long Beach, California, on January 9, 2024.
Mandatory Credit: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang

The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, registering a stronger-than-expected gain to kick off 2024 and underscoring the resilience of the US economy in an election year.