The global economic crisis has had a significant impact on financial markets around the world. When a crisis occurs, market uncertainty and volatility increases, affecting asset values, liquidity and investor confidence. One of the main impacts of the economic crisis is a decline in stock values. Investors tend to sell their shares when the economic outlook worsens, causing stock indexes to experience dramatic declines. For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, the S&P 500 index experienced a decline of more than 50%. In addition, many companies recorded losses or even went bankrupt, which further worsened market conditions. On the other hand, the global economic crisis has also caused an increase in demand for safe assets, such as government bonds and gold. When market participants seek protection from risk, they are more likely to shift their funds to instruments that are considered more stable. This causes government bond prices to increase, while interest rates tend to decrease as a result of increased demand. Market liquidity was also significantly affected during the crisis. Many financial institutions have difficulty obtaining the necessary short-term financing. The bankruptcy of large companies in the financial sector, such as Lehman Brothers, created a widespread liquidity crisis. Banks became hesitant to extend credit to each other, prompting governments and central banks to intervene with stimulus packages and loose monetary policies. Investor confidence is a key factor affected during an economic crisis. When uncertainty surrounds the markets, investors often become more conservative, delaying new investments and preferring to keep their money in cash or safer assets. This can hinder long-term economic growth, because companies do not get the capital needed for expansion or innovation. At the global level, financial market instability can also affect currency exchange rates. When a country’s economy faces stress, its currency exchange rate can depreciate, having implications for import and export costs. Countries that depend on imports can experience higher inflation, while countries that depend on exports can see a decrease in demand for their products. Regulatory changes are also part of the impact of the economic crisis. As pressure on the financial sector increases, governments and regulatory agencies often respond by introducing new policies to increase transparency and stability. This approach aims to prevent a recurrence of the crisis in the future, but can also generate additional uncertainty in the market if investors are unsure about the long-term impact of the regulation. Thus, the impact of the global economic crisis on financial markets is very broad and complex. Declining asset values, a shift to safe assets, liquidity concerns, and declining investor confidence all contribute to market uncertainty. Regulators must also work with market players to create a financial system that is more resilient to future shocks. While crises can be a major challenge, they can also be an opportunity to correct identified weaknesses in the financial system.