U.S. Economy Shows Strength with Job Growth, Slowing Inflation, and Surging Markets

• The U.S. economy is strong, adding 353,000 jobs in January and expanding GDP by 2.5% in 2022 • Inflation has slowed significantly since hitting 9.1% last June, easing economic anxiety • Consumer confidence has surged 29% in two months to highest since July 2021 • Stock market continues reaching all-time highs, with Dow Jones topping 38,000
• Forecasts predict continued economic strength that could make the economy a strength for Biden in 2024 election