Cushman & Wakefield
Coverage of Cushman & Wakefield in the Nexus archive.
- Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry
Donald Trump and close ally Gov. Greg Abbott are at odds over the future of data center development in Texas, which is fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. Abbott has instructed regulators that developers must cover infrastructure costs for potential power grid impacts. Trump criticized this approach as a "mistake," emphasizing the economic investment these projects bring to communities.
- Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry
An unlikely clash exists between President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott over the future of data centers in Texas, driven by the artificial intelligence boom. Abbott is requiring data center developers to cover infrastructure costs needed to serve them and generate their own power rather than burdening state residents. Trump criticized this approach as a "mistake," emphasizing the significant economic investment data centers can bring.
- One-third of Seattle’s downtown is empty: Here’s how America’s boomtown turned into one of the toughest places to find a job
Seattle's downtown office vacancy rate reached 35.6% in Q4 2025, driven by remote work, tech layoffs, and cautious leasing. Job postings in the Seattle metro area fell 35% between February 2020 and October 2025, with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon leading job cuts. A $20.76 minimum wage policy has intensified pressure on small businesses.
- Data continues to confirm Manhattan’s strong office leasing market
Manhattan's office leasing market remains strong as demand exceeds available space in premier office buildings. Cushman & Wakefield reports that top-tier properties are depleting their vacancy rates due to high demand.
- Real estate giant confirms vishing incident as ShinyHunters and Qilin both come knocking
Cushman & Wakefield confirmed a data breach after two cybercrime groups, ShinyHunters and Qilin, claimed responsibility for attacks on the company. The real estate giant activated incident response protocols following separate threats from serial extortionists. The breaches were carried out by the two distinct groups.
- Real estate giant confirms vishing incident as ShinyHunters and Qilin both come knocking
Cushman & Wakefield confirmed a data breach after two cybercrime groups, ShinyHunters and Qilin, claimed responsibility for attacks on the company. The attack was limited in scope and stemmed from vishing. The company is working to investigate the incident and contain unauthorized activity.