The opposite of a bull market is a bear market when prices are falling in a financial market for a prolonged period of time. A market condition in which the prices of securities are falling, and widespread pessimism causes the negative sentiment to be self-sustaining. As investors anticipate losses in a bear market and selling continues, pessimism only grows. Although figures … [Read more...]
defining the bull market
There are two classic market types used to characterize the general direction of the market. Bull markets are said to be in role when the market is generally rising, typically the result of a strong economy. A bull market is associated with increasing investor confidence, and increased investing in anticipation of future price increases capital gains. A bullish market trend in … [Read more...]