6 Worst Stock Market Crashes

February 14, 2020 By UpliftBuzz.com November 09, 2024

Yuan Devaluation and Brexit (2015)

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Demonetisation (2016)

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Harshad Mehta Scam (1992)

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Dotcom Bubble Crash (2000)

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COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)

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US Financial Crisis (2008)

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