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EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 17 MIN

The 1720 South Sea Bubble: The First Great Stock Market Crash

from Market Crashes Explained · host Trinity Studio

In this episode, we travel back in time to the 18th century to dissect the South Sea Bubble of 1720, one of the first major stock market crashes in history. We'll explore the factors that led to the bubble, the key players who saw it coming, and the aftermath that changed the British economy forever. We'll also draw parallels with modern-day market crashes and discuss the timeless lessons investors can learn from this historical event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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