bear market
noun
: a market in which securities or commodities are persistently declining in value compare bull market
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The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 is approaching a bear market, down roughly 19% from its high.
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Lisa Kailai Han,pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Since 1928, the average bear market — defined by a decline of 20% or more from recent highs — has lasted less than 10 months, according to data from Hartford Funds.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The weekly chart shows the stock has pulled back more than 30% from the all-time high, which would on the surface be considered a bear market.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
By the end of the day, the Dow was down more than 20% from its peak in February – and had entered bear market territory.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han,pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Since 1928, the average bear market — defined by a decline of 20% or more from recent highs — has lasted less than 10 months, according to data from Hartford Funds.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
The weekly chart shows the stock has pulled back more than 30% from the all-time high, which would on the surface be considered a bear market.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
By the end of the day, the Dow was down more than 20% from its peak in February – and had entered bear market territory.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Bear market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20market. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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