Financial Crisis of 2007-2008

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  The 2007–2008 Financial Crisis was a global economic downturn triggered by the collapse of the housing market in the United States. Lenders issued risky mortgages to borrowers who couldn’t afford them, leading to widespread defaults. Financial institutions heavily invested in these bad loans faced massive losses. As banks struggled, credit dried up, causing businesses to fail and unemployment to rise. Governments intervened with bailouts to stabilize the economy. The crisis revealed weaknesses in financial regulation and led to significant changes in how banks operate to prevent such crises in the future.

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  The financial crisis of 2007–2008 was triggered by a collapse in the housing market, driven by risky mortgage lending practices. Banks issued many subprime loans to borrowers with poor credit, leading to high default rates when housing prices fell. Financial institutions had invested heavily in complex mortgage-backed securities, which lost value rapidly. This caused a widespread loss of confidence, leading to bank failures, a credit freeze, and massive government interventions. The crisis resulted in severe economic downturns worldwide, with millions losing their jobs and homes, highlighting weaknesses in financial regulation and risk management.

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  The financial crisis of 2007-2008 was a severe global economic downturn triggered by the collapse of the housing market in the United States. Lenders offered risky mortgages to people who often couldn't afford them. When many homeowners defaulted, banks faced huge losses. This instability spread to financial institutions worldwide, leading to credit shortages and economic recession. Major banks collapsed or were bailed out, unemployment rose, and stock markets plummeted. The crisis highlighted the risks of complex financial products and the need for better regulations to protect the economy.