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Reports on the impact of the September 2001 terrorist attack on the United States on global finance. Firms with offices destroyed in the attack on New York City's World Trade Center, including Morgan Stanley; Relocation of many Wall Street banks with securities operations near the World Trade Center to disaster recovery sites; Effect of the attack on financial markets and the response of the European Central Bank; Statement that the New York financial district has been struck at least three times in the past century.

Reports on the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City as of winter 2002. Reopening of Century 21 discount store; Mention of companies that are returning to lower Manhattan and firms that are relocating; View that employee morale is vulnerable; Characterization of the business of public offerings as dead and the advisory business as weak; Indication of hope for investment banks.

Discusses how nearly a week has passed since the World Trade Center was bombed. Though the five commodity exchanges there have resumed operations, it may be another month before firms can move back. Estimated $330 million cost for the first week; Insured against disruption.