7 /10 Severity

Chinese Stock Market Crash

market crash Jun 2015 → Feb 2016

GDP Impact

-0.5%

Countries Affected

15

Duration

8.5862068965517 months

Recovery

- months

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Description

The Shanghai Stock Exchange lost over 30% of its value within one month. Government intervention included trading halts and buying of stocks by state entities.

Causes

Margin trading bubble, overvaluation, economic slowdown concerns, regulatory changes.

Consequences

$3 trillion in market value lost, circuit breakers implemented, yuan devaluation, reduced investor confidence.

Quick Facts

Event Type
market crash
Start Date
Jun 12, 2015
End Date
Feb 29, 2016
Peak Year
2015