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Ohio Is Winning the Business Race — Cincinnati Is Falling Behind

Article Summary Ohio continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the nation, earning top-tier national marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and economic development performance. However, recent job losses in the Cincinnati metro suggest that local conditions are diverging from the state’s broader success. Analysts point to public safety concerns, unclear economic…

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Greater Cincinnati job losses

Greater Cincinnati job losses rise as labor data shows late-2025 decline

Article Summary Greater Cincinnati lost about 5,800 jobs over three consecutive months at the end of 2025, marking its sharpest short-term employment decline since the Great Recession. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nonfarm employment fell through November, reversing earlier stability seen during the year. Economists link the losses to slower national hiring, high…

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New data indicates Ohio job market is softening as private sector shrinks

The Ohio job market faces significant headwinds as new state data reveals a decline in private-sector employment numbers.  Economists warn that the Ohio job market is cooling faster than previously estimated despite a superficial dip in the unemployment rate. State data reveals troubling economic signals New figures released this week paint a complex picture…

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US economy sees growth in 3rd quarter of 2025 at 4.3%

The American economy continues to defy expectations as new data highlights a period of significant expansion. Recent data reports that the US economy surged during the third quarter despite various global and domestic challenges at 4.3 percent. Resilient spending fuels US economy growth The United States experienced a surprising surge in economic activity during the third…

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U.S. inflation cools to 2.7 percent in November 2025

U.S. inflation in November 2025 showed signs of easing, according to the latest government data.  U.S. inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained cooler than many economists forecast. This highlights mixed signals for the economy. Inflation data released Thursday by Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed consumer prices rose 2.7 percent year-over-year in…

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Job seeker sitting on steps holding a sign, illustrating the rising US unemployment rate in November 2025.

U.S. unemployment rate rises as job market shows lingering weakness

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to its highest level in years in November 2025, highlighting persistent strains in the American jobs market.  The U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 4.6 percent even as employers added jobs last month, showing a labor market that remains slow and uneven. Despite modest gains in payrolls, recent government data suggests…

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