Speculation

Understand the 1992 Black Wednesday crisis, where Britain withdrew from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, highlighting the impact of speculation on currency markets.

Glasgow's 18th-century rise as an industrial hub, followed by a property market boom driven by speculation and financialization.

Explore the 1990s dot-com bubble's complex interactions between Federal Reserve monetary policy and rapid technological growth.

Explore the 18th-century European financial crisis marked by two major stock market crashes: Britain's South Sea Company bubble and France's Mississippi Company bubble.

John Law's 18th-century financial experiment in France led to a catastrophic failure with far-reaching consequences for the French monarchy, economy, and society.

Learn about John Law's financial system that dominated France in the early 18th century but ultimately collapsed due to inflation, speculation, and government intervention.

The 1720 financial crisis led by John Law in France highlights the risks of speculation, paper money, and fractional reserve banking.

Explore the economic crisis of 1720 France, where a rapid inflation of paper currency led to soaring prices, banknote devaluation, and severe economic contraction.

Discover the rise and fall of the 18th-century Mississippi Bubble, a financial experiment that captivated the French aristocracy and led to devastating consequences.

Learn about the 18th-century financial experiment that collapsed due to speculative investing and monetary expansion, causing devastating consequences for investors and the French economy.

Discover the rise and fall of John Law's Financial System in 18th century France, a complex plan to reform the economy through reflation and debt restructuring.

The rise and fall of the Mississippi Bubble, a pivotal moment in European history marked by John Law's innovative yet flawed economic strategies.

Explore 17th-century Europe's shift from mercantilism to complex international trade and finance with joint-stock companies, commercial banking, and insurance emerging as key players.

Stock market bubbles are recurrent economic phenomena characterized by excessive speculation, asset price inflation, and eventual collapse.

Financial bubbles have persisted globally since 17th century share trading, fueled by speculation, deception, and institutional failure.