downtrend
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of downtrend
Example Sentences
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So, this year, for instance, the concerted moves higher in oil and commodity prices, and the pronounced downtrend in say, government bonds across the world, have been highly suited to trend investing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Slightly lower-than-expected August CPI data helped maintain a downtrend in the annual figure, though the pace of disinflation is quite slow,” economists at ING said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Record $98.7 billion spending by Japan to prop up the yen over the past month in joint action with the U.S. has had limited success in reversing the currency’s downtrend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The 50-day moving average is often used as a sign of intermediate momentum among traders, and sinking below this indicator can signal a downtrend for the stock.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
In 2022, clusters of doji candles and bearish engulfing patterns reflected sustained downside pressure and signaled the downtrend.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
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