downtrend
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of downtrend
Example Sentences
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The following chart shows how the financial sector, when compared with the performance of the S&P 500, has broken out of a 15-month downtrend line, to suggest a new trend of outperformance is starting.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
On Monday, the stock had closed below the 200-DMA, a widely followed long-term trend tracker, for the first time in a year, to warn that a downtrend may have started.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
The stock recently broke above a four-month downtrend on its ratio chart versus the iShares U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 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
This is called a ‘floor,’ a support level where buying demand has been strong enough in the past to halt a downtrend.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
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