Stocks and Bonds – Page 63

When Stocks Become Bear Markets

Steep downturns of stocks by 20 percent or more are relatively rare, but how long they last could portend damage — for you and the economy.

The cryptocurrency market plunged again as Ether, the second-most valuable currency, dropped more than 20 percent.

There have been several instances of near-bear markets in recent decades, but it’s rare for them to hit the threshold.

Businesses face headwinds as demand weakens, the Federal Reserve raises rates and government stimulus programs end.

As stocks have tumbled this year, predictions that the selling is over have been wrong time and again.