Economy

The region has now seen 25 consecutive quarters of positive absorption.

Nearly half of the industrial space under construction has been pre-leased, the most since 2000, and this level of demand is seen in a broad cross-section of markets, not just ones on the coasts.

Chicago had one of the biggest jumps among global markets, and the Americas outpaced Asia and EMEA.

INDIANAPOLIS—Like most other regions, Indianapolis is suffering from the competition with e-commerce, but the overall economy remains vibrant.

CHICAGO—The latest deals, trends and transactions in the Midwest region.

CHICAGO— In 2016, logistics was responsible for 42% of the total square feet in industrial transactions, by far the largest demand driver.  

CANNES, FRANCE—Although he often hears that globalization is in retreat, “I see the exact opposite happening,” MIPIM keynote speaker Parag Khanna said Tuesday.

CHICAGO—But this could be the year when demand begins to level off in the Midwest region.