Historical Events tagged with "great recession"
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Economics & Industry
Stock Market Plummets After Legislative Vote Fails
September 29th, 2008 16 years ago
On a pivotal day in U.S. economic history, the House of Representatives rejected the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act aimed at addressing the financial crisis. Following the announcement of the vote outcome, the stock market responded with a severe downturn. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell significantly, indicating widespread panic among investors and citizens. This event symbolized the escalating challenge facing the U.S. economy amid the Great Recession.
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