downswing

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Given wild intraday market gyrations, to catch a market downswing you may have to act quickly—but beware: Hasty moves can lead to costly errors, says Ed Slott, president of Ed Slott & Co.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Most prices are on the downswing, he argued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

“It could have been an honest mistake on their part,” Pigott said of the statistical downswing.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

A combination of good relationships, opportunity and Ireland being a minor meal ticket for famous pros on the downswing played a role in bringing one of the greats to the League of Ireland.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

Her own sword was not to hand, so she snatched Renly's from its scabbard and raised it to catch Em- mon's axe on the downswing.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin