GM 💜 On October 27, 1997, global financial markets experienced a sharp downturn in what was called the "Mini-Crash of 1997." This crash, caused in part by concerns over a slowing Asian economy, saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall 554 points in a single day. Though the market recovered relatively quickly, the crash highlighted the interconnectedness of global markets and set off discussions about ways to stabilize financial systems worldwide.