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Columbus—Steady Overall Employment Growth
The Columbus metro area continues to be one of the region’s strongest performers, with a low unemployment rate that continues to fall even as the labor force expands, steady employment growth, appreciating home prices, and low consumer debt and credit card delinquency levels. Read More
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Toledo—Conditions Continue to Improve
Economic conditions in the Toledo metro area continue to improve. The unemployment rate has fallen, and employment levels are holding relatively steady. The housing market is a particularly bright spot, with rising residential building permit numbers, growing home prices, and median home values that exceed their prerecession peak. Read More
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Lexington—Regaining Momentum?
Recent data suggest conditions improved in the first half of 2019 for the Lexington metro area. A low unemployment rate combined with an increase in labor force participation may signify a resumption of employment growth. Read More
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Pittsburgh—Employment Steadily Advancing
Employment in the Pittsburgh metro area expanded at a slow and steady pace, and the unemployment rate declined slightly. The healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors accounted for most of the net job gains. Read More
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Cleveland—Slow Growth and Falling Unemployment
Cleveland’s economy continues to improve, with slow employment growth and a steady drop in the unemployment rate. Read More