JPMorgan Chase officially opened its new $3 billion global headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, marking a major investment in New York City’s skyline. The opening comes as Wall Street leaders voice growing concerns about the city’s political direction and economic future.
"Two hundred fifty years ago, George Washington gave his inaugural speech in Manhattan. And for 250 years, New York City has survived," David Arena, global head of real estate at JPMorgan, told FOX Business. "It’s had ups, it’s had downs. It’s had great mayors, it’s had not-so-great mayors. It survives. And so we will survive."
The new 60-story skyscraper will serve as home base for more than 10,000 JPMorgan employees. The bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon , called the project a testament to collaboration between government and

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