bear market
Example Sentences
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It has since rallied about 20 percent, putting it in a bear market.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
For a sense of how that could play out, look at 2022, the last sustained bear market, when surging inflation and the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate increases hammered high-multiple tech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Still, it’s always worth asking whether your portfolio could withstand a prolonged bear market without affecting your peace of mind.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
Bonds in 2022 suffered their worst bear market since 1793, according to the database maintained by Edward McQuarrie, an emeritus professor at Santa Clara University.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
It refers to a person who believes that the market value of stocks will decline, and a bear market is a declining market.
From Successful Stock Speculation by John James Butler