Regional Economy Summary | Lexington, Kentucky July 2015 | Metro Mix

Lexington leads Kentucky in general economic growth, says LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Cincinnati Branch. 'Statistics from the metropolitan area show that unemployment is down, the labor market is expanding, and wages are on the rise,' Henry says. Henry credits the low unemployment rate and strong employment figures to the area’s diverse economy and its substantial base of highly educated and innovative workers. Related print/online piece also available: https://www.clevelandfed.org/en/Newsroom%20and%20Events/Publications/Metro%20Mix.aspx Visit the Cleveland Fed’s channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/ClevelandFed Subscribe to receive new videos in your feed: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoG03XFD_mWMrn9xNDL8fkg?sub_confirmation=1