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Iraq War
US forces remained in Iraq after multiple terrorist attacks Debt and taxes increase during most conflicts -
Barack Obama election
Barack Obama was elected over John Mcain in the presidential election. The stock market tends to be lower the following year after an election. -
Seahawks vs. Steelers
Superbowl of 2006, Always brings new jobs to the economy and boots it. -
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Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics held in Turin, Italy. Brings in profit all around from tourists and attractions. -
Vehicle Attack Terrorists
An Iranian-American named Mohammed Reza Taheri-azar drove an SUV onto the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and hit nine people. He committed an attack to "avenge the deaths of Muslims worldwide". -
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2006 NBA championship
Miami Heat were champions for that year -
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2006 Stanley Cup
Carolina Hurricanes won -
2006 FIFA World cup
Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish in third place. -
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2006 World Series
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2007 world series
Redsocks Vs. Rockies (4-0) -
The Housing Market Begins to Decline
Bear Stearns had failed due to huge losses resulting from underwriting many of the investment vehicles linked to the subprime mortgage market. It became evident that the market was in trouble and the subprime mortgage crisis was looming. -
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The Great Recession of 2008
Cheap credit and tax lending standards blew a bubble. When the bubble burst, banks were left holding trillions of dollars of worthless investments in subprime mortgages. From peak to trough, the US gross domestic product fell by 4.3%, making it the deepest recession since World War II. -
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Subprime Mortgage Crisis
The stock market and housing market crashed after unprecedented growth of the subprime mortgage market that started in 1999. Home loans were accessible to consumers who had low credit scores and reliability. The "subprime borrowers" were allowed to take out adjustable rate mortgages with low starting rates that increased after a few years. -
Colts vs. Bears
2007 Colts vs. Bears super bowl -
Virginia Tech Shooting
A 23-year-old student killed thirty-two students and teachers, and wounded seventeen others.
Mass shootings reduce economic growth, lower home value, and make society uneasy. -
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2007 Stanley Cup
Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Honda Center -
Giants vs. Patriots
2008 super bowl, Giants vs. Patriots, Giants won 17-14 -
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2008 Stanley Cup
Red Wings won the cup -
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2008 World Series
Philiies Vs. Rays (4-1) -
Swine Flu
a type of influenza A virus. During the 2009-10 flu season, a new H1N1 virus began causing illness in humans. It was often called swine flu and was a new combination of influenza viruses that infect pigs, birds, and humans. -
Steelers vs. Cardinals
2009 super bowl, Steelers vs. Cardinals, steelers won 27-23 -
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2009 World Series
Yankees Vs. Phillies (4-2) -
2009 Forth Hood Shooting
A U.S. Army psychiatrist opened fire and killed thirteen individuals and injured 33 others. -
Saints vs. Colts
The Saints won the 2010 super bowl, 31-17 -
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2010 World Series
San Francisco Vs. Texas (4-1)