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ASX 200 Plummets 1.94%, $60 Billion Wiped Out

11/19/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.94% to 8,469 points, its lowest close in five months.
The drop wiped about $60 billion from market value, driven by risk aversion, rate concerns, and weak earnings, notably from Nvidia.
Analysts estimate $220 billion in losses over the past month.
Major banks and miners also fell, contributing to market instability.
Investors reassess risk exposure as they await Nvidia's earnings report.

History

Historical Context

The Stock Market Crash of 1929, triggered by rampant speculation and economic instability, resulted in a staggering loss of approximately $30 billion in just days. This event marked the onset of the Great Depression, which saw unemployment soar to 25% by 1933. Today's decline in the S&P/ASX 200, erasing $60 billion, reflects similar investor panic and market volatility.

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Story summary

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.94% to 8,469 points, its lowest close in five months.
The drop wiped about $60 billion from market value, driven by risk aversion, rate concerns, and weak earnings, notably from Nvidia.
Analysts estimate $220 billion in losses over the past month.
Major banks and miners also fell, contributing to market instability.
Investors reassess risk exposure as they await Nvidia's earnings report.

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