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NYSE paused after Dow plunges shortly after trading begins

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    A_Little_Star
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    To be honest I hope the market crashes hard, the stock market is mostly used by people who have money. Maybe this will shift priorities of people to more socialist care especially regarding...

    To be honest I hope the market crashes hard, the stock market is mostly used by people who have money. Maybe this will shift priorities of people to more socialist care especially regarding retirement and ensuring needed resources are funded.

    1. papasquat
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      The market crashing hard means lots of people losing their jobs, their homes, and their ability to take care of themselves. Why would you hope for that?

      The market crashing hard means lots of people losing their jobs, their homes, and their ability to take care of themselves.

      Why would you hope for that?

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      1. A_Little_Star
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        Actually it resulted in things like psychiatric care, social security and other government led benefits.. It had greater social programs than before the recession at least

        Actually it resulted in things like psychiatric care, social security and other government led benefits.. It had greater social programs than before the recession at least

    3. skybrian
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      That's not how it works, some people with money will do well in a crisis. If you aren't all-in and have a lot of cash, it's a good time to buy at low prices. There will be winners and losers....

      That's not how it works, some people with money will do well in a crisis. If you aren't all-in and have a lot of cash, it's a good time to buy at low prices.

      There will be winners and losers. Stronger companies will do better. It will increase inequality.

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    4. unknown user
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      I have significant (to me) amounts of savings in accounts that are in investment funds which are usually tied to market performance. I am by no means "wealthy" or "rich"—"middle class", sure?...

      I have significant (to me) amounts of savings in accounts that are in investment funds which are usually tied to market performance. I am by no means "wealthy" or "rich"—"middle class", sure? These are savings I have put away diligently over the last 6 years of my working life. I've given up holidays, nice clothes, and other real luxuries to have a moderate nest egg which may one day be a house deposit (it isn't enough for that yet).

      I have literally already been affected by this stock market plunge to the tune of 15% drop in what I have stored away.

      Now, I'm not trying to time the market, I know it'll recover, I know macroeconomically in another 5, 10, 20 years I'll still be better off. But don't think this doesn't affect those who aren't wealthy either.

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    5. NaraVara
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      Scarcity makes people more likely to screw their neighbors to get ahead, not less.

      Scarcity makes people more likely to screw their neighbors to get ahead, not less.

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    6. Litmus2336
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      "This recession will surely cause the socialist revolution" - Everybody wanting a socialist revolution since the Paris Commune

      "This recession will surely cause the socialist revolution" - Everybody wanting a socialist revolution since the Paris Commune

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    1. skybrian
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      I just meant the overall situation, in the sense that things are not normal and everyone knows it. The price of oil actually hit a record high in July 2008, before it dropped due to the recession....

      I just meant the overall situation, in the sense that things are not normal and everyone knows it.

      The price of oil actually hit a record high in July 2008, before it dropped due to the recession. Fuel efficient cars were briefly popular and SUV sales took a big hit. U.S. car makers were especially unprepared for this.

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      Eabryt
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      I believe I saw something saying this rule was created specifically for the 08 crash, but I cannot find a source so I may be wrong.

      has not be used since December 2008

      I believe I saw something saying this rule was created specifically for the 08 crash, but I cannot find a source so I may be wrong.

      3 votes