Sydsvenskan published an article on Sunday, 25 October 2026, in which writer Erik Magnusson sets out five grim scenarios that could set off a new global stock market crash. The headline presents the piece as a list of five developments with the potential to shake markets worldwide.
The article opens by looking back nearly a century. According to Sydsvenskan, exactly 97 years ago the Western world was hit by a historic market crash that led to a deep and long-lasting recession. That reference frames the five scenarios that follow.
The material available from the article does not identify the five scenarios or describe the conditions behind them. A technical error message on the page also indicates that parts of the content could not be loaded.
The 97-year reference points to the 1929 crash, which began in late October of that year. Sydsvenskan uses that episode as the historical benchmark for the risks it raises.
Readers wanting the full list will need to consult the original article directly. Watch for further reporting from Sydsvenskan on the scenarios and for market reaction in the week ahead.