panic
Definition
Sudden loss of public confidence in the integrity of financial system, leading to rapidly falling stock (share) prices, bank and business failures, and even a stockmarket crash. In the 19th and early 20th century, panics have occurred at near regular intervals but have been almost non-existent since the second half the 20th century.
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