market correction
Stocks retreating temporarily
A market correction is a decline of 10% or more in stock prices from a recent peak, typically occurring over weeks or months.
The term frames the drop as a natural adjustment rather than a crisis—prices were too high and are now correcting to more realistic levels.
The tech sector underwent a correction after years of overvaluation.
Corrections are distinguished from crashes (sudden, severe drops) and bear markets (prolonged declines of 20% or more).
- downturnEconomic decline period
- pullbackWithdrawal or reduction
- selloffMass asset liquidation
- declineDecrease or refuse
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
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