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bear market

[bair mahr-kit] / ˈbɛər ˈmɑr kɪt /


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Defense stocks were down an average of 20% since the war began, entering bear market territory, after being up 77% in the prior 12 months.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

It’s been 91 days since gold hit its recent peak — making for the quickest entry into a bear market since 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s been 91 days since then, so this is the quickest entry into a bear market since the height of the financial crisis of 2008, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold stocks are in a bear market decline, as well.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It was definitely a bear market for UFO's.

From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Ruppelt, Edward J.




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