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Der Krach: The Vienna stock exchange crash begins the Panic of 1873 and heralds the Long Depression.

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Panic of 1873

Financial crisis leading to economic depression in Europe and North America

The Panic of 1873 was a financial crisis that triggered an economic depression in Europe and North America that lasted from 1873 to 1877 or 1879 in France and in Britain. In Britain, the Panic started two decades of stagnation known as the "Long Depression" that weakened the…
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Wiener Börse

Stock exchange located in Vienna, Austria

The Wiener Börse AG is a bourse situated in Vienna, Austria. The exchange owns and operates the Prague Stock Exchange, and holds stakes in energy exchanges and clearing houses. It provides market infrastructure to other exchanges in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, and…
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Long Depression

Worldwide economic recession from 1873 to 1879

The Long Depression was a worldwide price and economic recession, beginning in 1873 and running either through March 1879, or 1899, depending on the metrics used. It was most severe in Europe and the United States, which had been experiencing strong economic growth fueled by the…
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May 9

Day of the year

May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 236 days remain until the end of the year.
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