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downtrend

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[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 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

Within the S&P 500, Turnquist pointed to more than 80% of the communication-services, consumer-discretionary and technology-sector stocks now trading in a downtrend, as well as roughly 76% of financials stocks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

On its weekly chart it is carving out a nice double bottom base, and March has broken above a short four month downtrend on the ratio chart versus the OIH.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Higher effective purchase taxes on electric vehicles and tighter policy conditions are likely to drive a clear downtrend for EV makers, Nomura analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

“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 • Jan. 8, 2026

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