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* Job losses: The Greater Cincinnati region experienced job losses in the latter half of 2025, effectively erasing the employment gains made in the frist half of the year.
* Numbers:
* October 2025: 1,172,200 non-farm jobs (5,500 fewer than the June high)
* Estimated November 2025: 2,800 fewer jobs than October.
* June – November 2025 (estimated): 8,300 job losses overall.
* leisure & Hospitality: Lost 17,800 jobs (12.9% contraction) – a significant portion of the sector’s workforce.
* Losses also occurred in manufacturing, information, and financial activities.
* Job Gains: Public service sectors (education, health services, and government) saw employment gains, partially offsetting the losses.
* Unemployment Rate: Despite the job losses, the unemployment rate decreased considerably. It reached a five-year high of 5.3% in July but fell to a preliminary 3.8% in November.
* Region: Greater Cincinnati is defined by the BLS as five counties in southwest Ohio,seven in northern Kentucky,and three in southeast Indiana.
* Data Caveat: The November numbers are preliminary and subject to revision.
* December Data: Job numbers for December 2025 are not yet available.
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