Bear Market
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A bear market is a prolonged period of falling prices in a financial market, typically defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs. Bear markets are often accompanied by widespread pessimism, economic slowdown, and reduced investor confidence.
Example in context
During the 2008 financial crisis, global equity markets entered a bear market as the S&P 500 fell more than 50% from its peak.
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