Black Monday: The Day the Markets Trembled October 19, 1987
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October 19, 1987 — a date forever remembered as Black Monday. In just one trading session, the U.S. stock market was thrown into turmoil. The Dow Jones collapsed by 22.6%, the S&P 500 sank 20.5%, and investors worldwide watched in shock as markets spiraled into panic.
This wasn’t merely about numbers—it was a wake-up call. Traders and institutions were forced to confront the fragility of financial systems under stress. The aftermath sparked major reform, leading to the creation of circuit breakers—automatic trading halts designed to pause markets during extreme volatility and curb panic-driven selloffs.
Black Monday serves as a timeless reminder: markets can fall—and often sharply. Yet history shows they recover. Every crash paves the way for renewal, innovation, and more robust growth. Each downturn teaches vital lessons in discipline, risk management, and long-term perspective—turning setbacks into stepping stones for wiser investors and stronger markets.
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