Dow has worst year since 1931; Ireland’s ISEQ has worst performance since 1793
Jan 2nd, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 34% in 2008 -- its worst year since 1931. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index finished down 38% for 2008 - - its worst year since 1937. Ireland's ISEQ fell 66% - - the worst performance since the Irish Stock Exchange was founded in 1793.