Increasing borrowing costs leading to a rise in stock prices.

A bull market is characterized by rising prices in stocks, usually by 20% or more, indicating strong investor confidence and optimism.

Falling stock prices over a prolonged period.

High inflation rates causing a decrease in spending.

A bear market occurs when stock prices fall 20% or more from recent highs, often leading to widespread pessimism and a negative outlook on the economy.

Stock prices rise consistently for several months.

A short-term increase in stock prices by 10% or more.

Investor confidence boosts due to economic growth.

The terms originate from the way each animal attacks; a bull thrusts its horns upwards, whereas a bear swipes its paws downward, symbolizing market trends.

They refer to the seasons: fertile spring (bull) and hibernating winter (bear).

They are derived from popular animal cartoons in the 20th century.

They reference historical economic periods named after ancient deities.

Declining GDP and increasing unemployment boost bull markets.

High unemployment rates trigger bull markets.

Economic indicators such as high GDP growth, low unemployment, and corporate earnings boost investor confidence, leading to a bull market.

Low corporate earnings enhance bull market activity.

Decreasing interest rates lead to bear markets.

Interest rates have no impact on market trends.

Rising interest rates can lead to a bear market as they increase borrowing costs, reduce corporate profits, and decrease spending.

High interest rates attract more investors, preventing bear markets.

During a bull market, investor optimism and fear of missing out (FOMO) drive up demand for stocks, further increasing prices.

Investor anxiety and pessimism sustain a bull market.

Indifference among investors maintains stock prices.

Investor fear leads to stock sell-offs, driving a bull market.

Investors might adopt a defensive strategy, focusing on safer or counter-cyclical investments such as bonds or consumer staples.

Increasing holdings in high-risk technology stocks.

Liquidating all assets for maximum cash returns.

Prioritizing investments in luxury goods.

A term for stock price increases by 30% during bull markets.

Corrections are short-term declines of 10% or more in stock prices during an ongoing bull market, allowing prices to stabilize.

Unexpected surges in stock prices causing inflation.

Dips in market sentiment leading to a bear market.

Bear markets typically last several decades longer than bull markets.

Bull markets typically last longer than bear markets, often enduring for several years, while bear markets are generally shorter.

Bull and bear markets have equal durations usually.

Bull markets last until consumer sentiment declines, matching bear market durations.

Bull markets often lead to increased Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) as companies take advantage of favorable conditions and high valuations.

IPO activity is reduced due to market unpredictability.

Increased government regulations minimize IPOs during bull markets.

Bull markets discourage IPOs due to resource scarcity.

Policies such as tax cuts can stimulate a bull market, while fiscal tightening or controversial regulations might trigger a bear market.

Government policies have no impact on market conditions.

Tax hikes are the sole driver of bull markets.

Regulations solely define bull markets without affecting bears.

Asset bubbles signify the start of a bear market.

Bubbles are constant across all market conditions.

They coincide with bull market declines, indicating stability.

Asset bubbles can form when rapid price increases during a bull market lead to overvaluation, risking sudden corrections.

A market bottom is the lowest point in a bear market, indicating the start of a potential recovery and upward trend.

A temporary peak in stock prices during a bear market.

The highest value stocks attain before declining in a bear market.

A fiscal policy aimed at reducing market losses.

Neutral earnings reports diminish bull market potential.

Earnings reports are irrelevant to market trends.

Positive earnings reports can fuel bull markets by boosting investor confidence, while negative reports can trigger bear market fears.

Only negative earnings reports affect bull markets.

Global peace agreements trigger bear markets.

Global events such as wars, pandemics, or trade disputes can create economic uncertainty, leading to a bear market.

Technological advancements solely lead to bear markets.

Only domestic policies impact bear market conditions.