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What were the financial effects of the September 11th attacks?
The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.
The attacks helped lift the nation out of a recession, and stock prices rose.
The attacks led to a rise in stocks as consumers supported the economy.
The attacks had little effect on the stock market or the US economy.

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The attacks caused a panic in the stock market, and stock prices fell.

Briefly: U.S. markets were closed for several trading days after 9/11; when they reopened on Sept. 17, the Dow fell about 684.8 points (roughly 7.1%). Airline, insurance, travel and tourism-related stocks were hit especially hard, and the attacks deepened an already-weak economy. Monetary and fiscal action later helped stabilize markets, but the immediate effect was sharp price declines and economic disruption.