London's back, baby

伦敦重返巅峰

Money Talks from The Economist

2026-04-30

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After the 2016 Brexit vote, the outlook for London was bleak. Detractors predicted all but financial oblivion for the City's bankers, insurers and traders. But, ten years on, those prophecies look overblown in a city that's got its swagger back. Guests and hosts: Huw van Steenis of OIiver WymanMichael Mainelli of think tank Z/YenMike Bird, co-host of “Money Talks”Ethan Wu, co-host of “Money Talks”Alice Fulwood, co-host of “Money Talks” Topics covered: BrexitThe City of LondonFinancial services Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.
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  • The Economist.

  • Ten years ago, Britain voted to leave the European Union.

  • The British people have spoken and the answer is, we're out.

  • At the time, there were widespread fears that Brexit would sully London's financial glory.

  • The city has a lot to lose.

  • It exports financial services worth more than 25 billion euros to the EU every year.

  • The word Brexit alone seems enough to cause alarm with everyone in the city.

  • But now, after surviving Brexit and recovering from 2008, might London finally be turning a corner?

  • London's skyline could be about to change forever thanks to a new super-tall skyscraper.

  • London is closing in on New York and pulling away from its European rivals

  • in an index of the world's top financial centers.

  • Wall Street sized paydays may soon be coming to the city of London.

  • So today, we head to London and find out how the square mile got its mojo back.

  • You're listening to Money Talks from The Economist,

  • our weekly podcast on the markets, the economy, and the world of business.

  • In New York, I'm Mike Bird.

  • In Washington DC, I'm Alice Fulwood.

  • In Singapore, I'm Ethan Wu.

  • And in today's show, why things are looking up for the city of London.

  • Alice, Ethan, hey.