What caused the stock market crash of october 1929

In short, excessive speculation.

During the 1920s, the United States economy saw a period of massive growth and everybody wanted in. So, many people overleveraged themselves and got into financial speculation. People did well for a while but the music eventually stopped as the market hit limits and the house of cards came tumbling down as many people didn't have the money to back their bets.

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