bear market
The term "bear market" originates from the early stock market practices, reflecting the downward swiping motion of a bear's paw, symbolizing falling prices.
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Definition
C1Finance
(technical)A period when stock prices decline by 20% or more from recent highs, often leading to negative investor sentiment.
Example
- During a bear market, many investors sell their stocks to avoid further losses.
- The 2008 financial crisis resulted in a prolonged bear market.
C1Finance
(technical)A market trend marked by falling prices and widespread pessimism, often linked to economic downturns.
Example
- Investor confidence typically plummets during a bear market.
- Economic indicators often worsen during a bear market, affecting various sectors.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bear market":
bull marketstock marketcurb marketbear pitdark marketbull runbear hanggrey marketprice out of the marketshort sellingsecondary market