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Bear Market


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Bear market is a market in which sellers, the ' bears ' predominate.

It also means prices are falling or are expected to fall - not just once, but regularly enough for a clear down-trend to be discernable.

Contrast the bears with the bulls !

See Also: Online share dealing service Stockmarket Centre

Last Updated: May 2007 © Moneyextra.com

 

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