Bear Market (Noun)
Meaning
A market characterized by falling prices for securities.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The extended bear market resulted in significant losses for investors who failed to diversify their portfolios.
- Analysts are warning of an impending bear market due to rising interest rates and global economic uncertainty.
- During the 2008 bear market, many panicked investors sold their stocks at a substantial loss, further exacerbating the downturn.
- The company's stock struggled to recover after the prolonged bear market severely affected its revenue and profitability.
- As a result of the bear market, several struggling small businesses were forced to downsize or file for bankruptcy.