Some investors define a bear market more specifically as a decline of at least 20% in a stock or index from its previous peak, with the peak defining the beginning of the bear market, which is only recognized in hindsight following the at-least 20% decline.
Any relief rally in markets likely limited and temporary: David Roche
Global markets are reacting prematurely to geopolitical shifts, according to macro strategist David Roche. He argues that recent oil and equity market moves reflect speculation
May 25, 2026