noun
- downward movements or tendencies, especially in prices, markets, or economic indicators
Usage: business; economics
Examples
- The stock market showed several downtrends throughout the quarter.
- Analysts predicted continued downtrends in housing prices.
- The company’s sales experienced significant downtrends last year.
- Economic downtrends often lead to increased unemployment.
- Investors should be cautious during market downtrends.
- The report identified downtrends in consumer spending.