September 27, 2022
Cryptocurrency can be a powerful tool for philanthropy, Michael Jones, PhD, the Kautz-Uible Professor of Economics at the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business, said during an appearance on Graham-Pelton’s Make Mission podcast.
March 29, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was taken over by regulators from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) earlier this month amid a massive bank run, was acquired by First Citizens Bank on Monday. And now, consumers could face a harder time acquiring loans, as banks tighten lending standards.
May 17, 2023
Auditors in Butler and Clermont counties have criticized the Ohio Department of Taxation, WCPO reported, stating historic property value increases will burden homeowners with significantly higher taxes.
November 3, 2022
Beginning in January 2023, Ohio’s minimum wage climbs from $9.30 to $10.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and from $4.65 to $5.05 per hour for tipped employees.
November 23, 2022
Thanksgiving dinner will come at an elevated cost for shoppers in 2022. Per the American Farm Bureau Federation, Thanksgiving items are costing just over $64 on average this fall — a rise of almost $11 from 2021.
February 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day costs are higher than ever, Local 12 reported, but a University of Cincinnati economist said most people are still spending.
April 26, 2023
Americans spent more money at restaurants than at grocery stores in 2022, which partially can be attributed to rising food prices, a University of Cincinnati economist told Spectrum News.
June 2, 2023
The imminent Congressional budget deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling included the passage of Senate bill that would end the suspension of student loan debt.
December 11, 2023
Workers in several industries have gone on strike in 2023, WCPO reported, which a University of Cincinnati economist said can be at least partially attributed to the strength of the labor market.
January 2, 2024
The population of Ohio has fallen in recent years, which a University of Cincinnati economics professor told Spectrum News could be a concern for the state’s employers.