Economy

With big changes on the national scale, such as immigration crackdowns, tariffs and more, how will central Ohio be affected?

Central Ohio economist Bill Lafayette released his economic outlook for the region at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum on Wednesday. Lafayette expects the economy to grow at a slower rate than last year.

Business owners, retirees, investors, economists and state officials are watching the extreme volatility in the US economy following President Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada include potential taxes on Canadian imports of steel. The Worthington Samuel Coil Processing plant in Cleveland was operated with Canadian metals distributor Samuel, Son & Company.

Experts predict more store closures are on the way.

Ohio’s creative sector includes nonprofit arts and culture organizations, like theatres, museums and heritage sites, as well as individual artists and creative businesses.

Economist Bill LaFayette is predicting what he thinks will happen this year concerning central Ohio's economy on this hour of All Sides.

Economist Bill LaFayette is predicting what he thinks will happen this year concerning central Ohio's economy on this hour of All Sides.

On average, 18,000 people are released from Ohio's prisons each year, and for those thousands of formerly incarcerated individuals, finding steady employment can be a difficult task.

Central Ohio's economy could see new challenges in 2024, including slower job growth than in other parts of the country.