1980s Wall Street

The 1980s Wall Street era was marked by aggressive investment behaviors, corporate takeovers, and the rise of financial speculation. It featured the growth of powerful investment firms, a focus on short-term profits, and the use of high-risk strategies like leverage. Notable events include the junk bond boom, the rise of insider trading scandals, and major financial deregulation. This period transformed the financial industry into a high-stakes environment, emphasizing wealth accumulation and risk-taking, ultimately influencing economic and regulatory changes that shaped modern finance.