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Description: ONE of the most harrowing stretches in Wall Street history began with the loss of the AAA credit rating of the United States and ended with fears of a new recession. In between, the wild swings in the financial markets captivated the nation, and the world.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: 08/13/2011

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/business/market-frenzy-from-trading-rooms-to-living-rooms.html?ref=business

Questions for discussion:

  • Summarize the descriptions and explanations of market behavior this past week.
  • What would you advise investors to do at this time?

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