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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

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

From Barron's Jun. 26, 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

“There is a clear downtrend in retail gasoline prices that should continue over the next few weeks,” Cinquegrana said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 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

Looking at Nike’s weekly chart, one notices the downtrend is nothing new.

From Barron's May 1, 2026

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