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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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On the ratio chart versus the Range Global Coal Index, the stock broke a downtrend late last year and has been steadily building momentum.

From Barron's

“The cryptocurrency market has grown over the past week, but it is still in a downtrend and remains heavily dependent on Bitcoin due to its dominance,” analysts at crypto firm B2BINPAY said.

From Barron's

“The cryptocurrency market has grown over the past week, but it is still in a downtrend and remains heavily dependent on Bitcoin due to its dominance,” analysts at crypto firm B2BINPAY said.

From Barron's

Non-interest income for the sector is also expected to fall about 7%, reflecting a high base from investment gains during the interest-rate downtrend in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Crude oil prices are eyeing 2026 from a bearish bias lens, pressured by supply-glut risks and the dominance of a 2-year downtrend extending from the highs of September 2023,” Forex.com market analyst Razan Hilal says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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