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downtrend

American  
[doun-trend] / ˈdaʊnˌtrɛnd /

noun

  1. a downward or decreasing tendency, movement, or shift.

    a downtrend in gasoline consumption; a downtrend in stock prices.

Etymology

Origin of downtrend

First recorded in 1925–30; down 1 + trend

Example Sentences

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“The sector remains in a downtrend and still has technical damage to repair before evidence aligns for a bottom, but improving momentum and volume trends suggest selling pressure may be losing some steam.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite an 8.5% weekly advance, analysts warn the software sector remains in a downtrend, advising caution against “catching a falling knife.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

But investors shouldn’t be too quick to view Monday’s rally as a sign that software’s downtrend was ending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The stock has declined 23% this year and has largely been stuck in a downtrend since its last earnings report.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The SPX chart is still bearish and remains in a strong downtrend, marked by a string of lower highs and lower lows.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

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