A bear market occurs when asset prices fall 20% or more from recent highs, often amid widespread pessimism and slowing economic activity. Investors use this term to signal prolonged downturns, prompting defensive strategies like short-selling or moving to cash. Short sellers, value investors, and contrarians may benefit by profiting from declines or buying undervalued assets cheaply.
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