The Great Depression was a severe global economic crisis that began after the U.S. stock market crash in 1929. It led to massive unemployment, deflation, and a collapse in international trade. The effects were felt worldwide, and it took about 25 years for the U.S. stock market to fully recover.In 1989, the U.S. faced another financial issue involving savings and loan institutions (S&Ls), which were originally meant to help people get home loans. Many of these institutions failed due to risky investments and poor regulation, leading to a major bailout by the government.