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bear market

[bair mahr-kit] / ˈbɛər ˈmɑr kɪt /


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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




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