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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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On just a price chart, the ITB rose above a 16-month-long downtrend line last week.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

That mix of events has stocks trading, for the most part, sideways in a market that, curiously, feels as if it’s in a downtrend.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

At the other end of the spectrum, previously lagging cyclical and defensive names outperformed the broader market this week, helping buck the downtrend for the major indexes.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 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

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 • Jan. 7, 2026

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