Market Mayhem Unleashed

A record-breaking trading frenzy marked the tumultuous days of late October 1929, culminating in the infamous Black Monday, where the Dow plunged dramatically. Panic swept through the markets, leading to an unprecedented selling spree on Black Tuesday. Despite a brief recovery, the crash set the stage for a devastating bear market, ultimately triggering the Great Depression and erasing nearly 90% of the market's value over the next three years.