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Economics & Industry

Vienna Stock Exchange Crisis Begins Long Depression

May 9th, 1873 151 years ago

The Vienna Stock Exchange crash marked the start of the Long Depression, a global economic downturn that lasted for several years. Triggered by the collapse of the banking firm of Jay Cooke & Company in the United States, this event severely impacted European economies. The repercussions were felt intensely in Vienna, where speculative investments and overextension in various industries had created a fragile financial environment. Investor panic led to a massive sell-off of securities, diminishing confidence and leading banks to retract credit. As a result, businesses collapsed, unemployment surged, and economic distress became widespread.

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