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The 2008 Great Financial Crisis

August 27, 2026·25 min
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The Global Financial Crisis of 2008 stands as one of the most consequential events in modern market history, reshaping economies and investment thinking worldwide. This conversation traces the roots of the crisis—from the housing bubble and lax lending standards to the complex web of derivatives and leverage that amplified risk across the financial system.  In the last episode of Moments in Market History, Dr. David Kelly and Grant Papa examine the pivotal moments, regulatory responses and the difficult decisions that shaped the recovery, highlighting the lessons learned about risk, regulation and resilience for investors today. Watch the video version on YouTube. Subscribe to the Notes on the Week Ahead podcast for more insights from Dr. David Kelly: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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