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The American economy took a sharp downturn in mid-1937, lasting for 13 months through most of 1938. Industrial production declined almost 30 percent, and production of durable goods fell even faster. Unemployment jumped from 14.3% in May 1937 to 19.0% in June 1938. [1] Manufacturing output fell by 37% from the 1937 peak and was back to 1934 ...
In 1937, the American economy unexpectedly fell, lasting through most of 1938. Production declined sharply, as did profits and employment. Unemployment jumped from 14.3% in 1937 to 19.0% in 1938. [70] A contributing factor to the Recession of 1937 was a tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve.
Though not severe, this downturn lasted for nearly two years and saw a distinct decline in the national product. Industrial and commercial production both declined, albeit fairly modestly. [26] The recession came about a year after a 1901 stock crash. Panic of 1907: May 1907 – June 1908 1 year 1 month 2 years 9 months −29.2% −31.0%
The Dow plunges 89% to 41.22 on July 8, 1932, thus erasing 33 years of gains, in just under three years. Although cyclical bull markets occur in the 1930s and 1940s, the index takes 22 years to surpass its previous highs. 1949–1966: Bull market. The Dow posts impressive growth in the booming economy following the Second World War.
In the 29 years that Joe Gray has worked flotillas of barges up and down the Ohio River, he has witnessed the decline at the heart of industrial America.
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