A Rutgers University report forecasts sluggish economic growth for New Jersey over the next two years, predicting a rate below the national average. The state's job market is expected to weaken, with employment growth projected to slow significantly in 2026. While education and health services have driven recent job gains, other sectors have experienced declines. Population growth, largely fueled by international migration, is also anticipated to decrease. The report suggests New Jersey's unemployment rate will remain higher than the national figure.
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