bear market

noun

Meaning

A stock market where a majority of investors are selling ("bears"), causing overall stock prices to drop.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bear raid(English)sharemarket(English)stock market crash(English)market jitters(English)bull trap(English)break(English)stockmarket(English)stock market(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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