bear market

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More recently, however, gold prices entered a bear market — with prices on June 10 having fallen by more than 20% from their March highs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead of the price of wheat going up, as it should have done at this season of the year, wheat has been forced down and down by a strong bear market.

From The Automobile Girls at Chicago or, Winning Out Against Heavy Odds by Crane, Laura Dent