The Hang Seng Index, a crucial barometer of Hong Kong’s stock market, has witnessed a significant downturn amid the global economic turmoil triggered by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. Asian stock markets, including Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, have plunged to levels not seen in decades, marking one of the most volatile periods in recent financial […]
The Straits Times Index (STI), Singapore’s benchmark stock index, experienced a significant downturn on April 7, 2025, with a sharp drop of over 325 points, or 8.5%, at the opening of trading. This marked a continuation of the STI’s recent losing streak, fueled largely by fears of a global recession linked to US President Donald […]
Understanding the Impact of Financial Market Volatility on Cryptocurrencies Over the weekend, Bitcoin experienced a significant drop, falling below the $78,000 mark, as global market turmoil continued to shake investor confidence. The flagship cryptocurrency, which had been trading above $80,000 for much of the year, faced a steep decline following a broader rout in global […]
Introduction to Black Monday 1987 Black Monday, October 19, 1987, is one of the most significant days in stock market history. On this day, the global financial markets experienced an unprecedented crash, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeting by 508 points, a 22.6% drop, the largest single-day percentage loss in history. This massive […]