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Bear Market
A sustained period of generally falling prices and negative market sentiment.
A bear market describes a sustained period during which asset prices are generally falling and overall market sentiment is negative.
As with a bull market, there's no single official threshold defining a bear market; it's a general, descriptive term applied to a broader trend, usually recognized clearly only in hindsight.
Examples
- A prolonged decline across most major assets is often described as a bear market.
- Research habits and risk management are often discussed as especially important during a bear market.