Market History

The Buttonwood Agreement: The Birth of Wall Street In the bustling metropolis of New York City, the heart of finance beats strong within the walls of Wall Street. A symbol of wealth, power, and ambition, Wall Street has become synonymous with finance. However, the storied history of this powerful institution can be traced back to [...]

The Flash Crash Meltdown In May 2010, the stock market experienced an infamous event known as the Flash Crash, which resulted in a sudden and dramatic loss of billions of dollars within minutes. Navinder Singh Sarao, a futures trader in London, played a central role in this disaster. Sarao ultimately admitted to attempting to manipulate [...]