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Mamdani’s NYC victory leaves Wall Street ‘alarmed’ and ‘depressed’

Last updated: June 25, 2025 3:27 pm
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Zohran Mamdani’s recent victory in the Democratic primary for the New York City mayoral race has sent shockwaves through Wall Street and the business community. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has proposed policies that are at odds with the interests of high-profile investors and business leaders in the Big Apple.

The 33-year-old Assemblymember’s platform includes taxing the ultra-wealthy, implementing financial transaction taxes, and increasing marginal income tax rates on high earners. These proposals have raised concerns among investors about the potential impact on corporate and investment interests in the city.

Philippe Laffont, founder of hedge fund Coatue Management, expressed his apprehension about Mamdani’s win, suggesting that it could lead to wealthy residents and institutional firms fleeing the city for lower-tax states like Florida and Texas. Hedge fund magnate Bill Ackman and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers have also voiced their disapproval of Mamdani’s nomination.

The prospect of a Mamdani-led administration has already had a tangible effect on the stock market, with shares of New York regional bank Flagstar and office-focused real estate stocks experiencing declines. Mamdani’s advocacy for universal rent control has also raised concerns among property owners, as it could impact the profitability of multi-family rental properties in the city.

Kathryn Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, expressed concern about Mamdani’s reliance on taxpayer-funded spending to address issues, stating that it has left the business community feeling uneasy. Wylde emphasized the need for the state government to prevent a potential “disaster” scenario and urged against raising taxes as a solution to the city’s challenges.

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Despite the anxiety among the financial elite, some are hopeful that New York City will weather the storm of a potential Mamdani administration. Comparisons have been drawn to the concerns raised when Bill de Blasio was elected mayor in 2013, but he was able to assuage fears by engaging directly with business leaders before implementing reforms.

The outcome of the November general election will ultimately determine whether Zohran Mamdani will become the next mayor of New York City. In the meantime, the business community is closely watching the developments and preparing for a potential shift in the city’s economic landscape.

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