What Is A Bear Market? – Forbes Advisor
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Economists define a bear market as a decline of 20% or more of a major stock market index.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially fell into what investment professionals call a bear market in September 2022. That means that the DJIA declined by at least 20% from its most recent high. If you’re new to markets, big bear market declines can seem scary. That’s why it’s important to understand that the stock market […]
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