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Lehman Brothers Staff Standing, Canary Wharf
Staff stand in a meeting room at Lehman Brothers offices in the financial district of Canary Wharf in London September 11, 2008. Lehman Brothers shares lost about 40 percent on Thursday as Wall Street questioned whether the investment bank will survive because of its failure to sell assets to cover losses from toxic real estate investments. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs (BRITAIN) BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE
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In this powerful print captured by Kevin Coombs, we are transported back to the fateful day of September 11,2008, inside the Lehman Brothers offices in Canary Wharf, London. The image depicts a group of Lehman Brothers staff members standing together in a meeting room, their expressions reflecting the gravity of the situation that unfolded around them. Lehman Brothers was once an iconic symbol of Wall Street's power and influence. However, on this particular day, uncertainty loomed over the investment bank as its shares plummeted by approximately 40 percent. The financial world questioned whether Lehman Brothers would be able to weather the storm caused by its failure to sell assets and cover losses resulting from toxic real estate investments. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how swiftly fortunes can change within the volatile landscape of global finance. It captures not only a moment frozen in time but also encapsulates the fear and apprehension felt by those directly affected by these events. Through Coombs' lens, we witness individuals who were part of an institution teetering on the brink of collapse. Their presence in that room represents resilience amidst adversity and camaraderie during uncertain times. This Reuters image stands as a testament to both journalistic excellence and historical significance; it allows us to reflect upon one pivotal moment that forever altered our perception of financial stability and reshaped economies worldwide.
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