Ellen Sheng

Ellen Sheng is a New Jersey-based writer and editor. Her work has appeared in publications including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Real Simple and Marie Claire.

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Early U.S.

The Surprising Origins of the New York Stock Exchange

Twenty-four traders signed the ‘Buttonwood Agreement’ in 1792.

Early 20th Century U.S.

The Financial Panic That Led to the Start of the Federal Reserve

In 1907, bank failures exposed the financial system's fragility.

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