The Asian Financial Crisis (1997)

The Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 was the most devastating emerging-market collapse of the 1990s, wiping out 70-80% of stock values across Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Triggered by the Thai baht's devaluation, it forced IMF bailouts with harsh austerity conditions, pushing millions back into poverty.

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