Ohio holiday retail forecast boosts cautious optimism
University of Cincinnati forecasters project a 4.2 percent rise in Ohio November and December retail sales over last year. Confidence up, debt down, unemployment below 7 percent, and national sales rising. Columbus area leads with a 7.5 percent expected gain, Akron 5.7, Cincinnati 3.8, with other metros about 3.4 to 3.9 percent.
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Gas prices rise again to begin the week
Ohio drivers see a five cent week over week rise in regular gas to 3.45 a gallon in the AAA and OPI and Wright Express survey. Prices are up for a second straight week, with Ohio levels at 3.42 a month ago and 3.26 last year.
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