Breaking News

Business News

AAA: National average tumbles as crude oil prices decline

Gas prices are 25 cents lower in Northeast Ohio this week at $4.185 per gallon, according to Monday’s AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 14 cents over the past week to $4.16. Crude oil prices are currently below $100 per barrel, and pump prices are reflecting that decline. The national average is 23 cents less than a month ago but $1.13 more than a year ago. The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline Monday in Niles was $4.099 while Youngstown was $4.117. A year ago, the average in the region was $2.948 per ...

Youngstown tops two national housing market rankings

Youngstown has claimed the top spot in two national housing market rankings, again leading Cotality's latest list of the nation's hottest housing markets and ranking as the most competitive small rental market in the United States. In its October report, Cotality ranked Youngstown No. 1 among the nation's hottest housing markets. It marks the sixth time this year that Youngstown has topped the company's monthly rankings. Youngstown held the No. 1 position for five consecutive months, from January through May, and ranked No. 2 in June before reclaiming the top spot in October. The ...

Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to strike an agreement in a stagnant market

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not long ago, a homeowner in America might reasonably wager they could sell their home fairly quickly, and for more than their asking price. That’s unlikely to be a winning bet now. Across the nation, a stagnant housing market is leaving many sellers in limbo, unable to relocate for a new job, buy their next home to accommodate a growing family, or follow through with other major life decisions that necessitate selling their home. Sellers who have the option to pull their listing off the market are generally doing so. Those who don’t are under increased ...

A U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm says a North Korean unit was likely behind the hack that impacted more than $6 billion on Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance said it worked with blockchain partners to freeze roughly $3 billion in affected assets. It said Friday that it was beginning to recover assets for users. The cryptocurrency exchange said deposits were unaffected, while withdrawals have been suspended and are expected to resume in the next day or two. It said it will cover all losses. The company said on X that an initial investigation ...

Business briefs

NOTABLE LEADER: Crain’s Cleveland Business named Jeff Ryznar, founder, president and CEO of Canfield-based 898 Marketing, to its 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications list. The Cleveland business publication honors senior communications leaders across Northeast Ohio who drive change inside their firms and serve their communities. The recognition brings a Mahoning Valley-rooted agency to a regional stage. Ryznar launched 898 Marketing in Youngstown 12 years ago as a one-person operation. Today the full-service agency employs more than 40 people and serves clients in healthcare, ...

Retirement expenses you may be missing

People often underestimate some expenses when planning for retirement. In my conversations with older adults about their in-retirement finances, they’ve repeatedly mentioned the cost of dental care. The reasons are straightforward: Our teeth get worse as we age, and yet dental care isn’t covered by Medicare (except for emergency dental procedures for people who are hospitalized). There are three main avenues to covering dental costs during retirement: dental insurance, a Medicare Advantage program that covers dental care, and paying out of pocket. BUYING STAND-ALONE DENTAL ...