The 2010 Flash Crash: A Digital Glitch that Shook the Stock Market

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In this episode, we delve into the 2010 Flash Crash, a brief but severe stock market crash that wiped out trillions of dollars in mere minutes. We'll explore the role of high-frequency trading algorithms, the aftermath of the crash, and the safeguards put in place to prevent such incidents in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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