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Bear market

A period in which market prices fall substantially, commonly defined as a drop of 20 percent or more from a recent high.

Why it matters

Bear markets often signal economic worries and reduce the value of investments.

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Bull market

A period in which prices in a financial market rise steadily and investor confidence is high.

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