noun
global financial crisis; GFC
Refers specifically to the worldwide financial crisis of 2007–2008. Often used in economic and news contexts.
世界金融危機の影響で、多くの銀行が経営難に陥った。
Due to the global financial crisis, many banks fell into financial difficulties.
2008年の世界金融危機は、リーマン・ブラザーズの破綻が引き金となった。
The 2008 global financial crisis was triggered by the collapse of Lehman Brothers.