Prof G Markets · Friday, September 25, 2026
The discussion touches on whether New York City is currently experiencing a 'golden age,' citing factors like creativity, new restaurants, and cultural vibrancy. Despite challenges like inflation and rising rents, the city's economic activity, job creation, and tourism figures are presented as indicators of its strength.
“I think in 20 years we're going to look back on Manhattan and think that was a golden age.”
“65 million people visited New York, 85 million in economic activity, 400,000 jobs. There's more people attended Broadway last year than all local sports teams combined.”
“We've had net job creation since 2020 of 1.1 million jobs, granted most of that has been healthcare.”