Bear Market
Market Cycles
Definition
A sustained period of declining stock prices, typically defined as a 20% or greater decline from recent highs, characterized by investor pessimism and economic uncertainty.
Key Points
- Generally 20%+ decline from recent highs
- Characterized by widespread investor pessimism
- Often coincides with economic contractions
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Category
Market Cycles
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bull market
market correction
recession
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