The Buttonwood Agreement — How Wall Street Was Born Under a Tree

In 1792 New York, amidst the noise of carts and debates, men gathered under a tree to discuss the emerging financial system. With the war over and Alexander Hamilton's plan to assume state debts, coffee houses became bustling hubs for brokers and speculators. As rumors dictated prices, chaos ensued, leading to frantic trading and potential financial ruin. The excitement of profit was overshadowed by the risks of a volatile market.

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