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Finance & Economy
Markets, real estate, and the economic pulse of Newark and Jersey City.
Newark Office Market Rebounds as Companies Relocate From Manhattan
Newark's downtown office market is showing its strongest leasing activity in years as companies seek lower rents and easier access to New Jersey Transit and Amtrak connections.
New Jersey Manufacturing Sector Adds Jobs for Sixth Straight Quarter
New Jersey's manufacturing sector added jobs for a sixth consecutive quarter, led by pharmaceutical, food processing, and advanced manufacturing employers.
New Jersey Commercial Real Estate Investors Bet on Life Sciences Space
Commercial real estate investors are increasingly converting vacant office space into life sciences labs, betting on continued pharmaceutical and biotech demand statewide.
New Jersey Retail Vacancy Falls as Suburban Malls Reinvent Themselves
Retail vacancy rates across New Jersey's suburban malls are falling as property owners replace struggling department store anchors with entertainment, dining, and medical tenants.
New Jersey Small Business Lending Rebounds as Regional Banks Expand Credit
Small business lending across New Jersey is rebounding as regional banks loosen credit standards, offering relief to owners who struggled to access capital in recent years.
New Jersey Pension Fund Reports Strong Annual Investment Returns
New Jersey's public pension fund reported strong annual investment returns, improving its funded status though officials caution long-term shortfalls remain.