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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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“But it does show that the worst of the cycle downtrend is likely behind us.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

On Monday, the stock had closed below the 200-DMA, a widely followed long-term trend tracker, for the first time in a year, to warn that a downtrend may have started.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

The stock recently broke above a four-month downtrend on its ratio chart versus the iShares U.S.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Some analysts say it could be the sign of a prolonged downtrend, according to CryptoQuant in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

This is called a ‘floor,’ a support level where buying demand has been strong enough in the past to halt a downtrend.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

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