Between looming global trade wars, actual wars and just the general sense of financial ennui spreading throughout the country, it’s no wonder there have been some large-scale economic blunders. The year 2025 has been a whirlwind of scandals and controversies, shaking investor confidence and prompting calls for stricter regulations.
With all of that in mind, here are the top five financial controversies of 2025 that dominated headlines and disrupted markets.
