Historical Anatomy of Bear Markets Key Characteristics Depth & Duration: Declines range from 20% to over 80%, lasting weeks to decades[1][3]. The 1929 Crash saw an 89% drop over 3 years, while the 2020 COVID crash recovered in 4 months[2][4]. Triggers: Common causes include economic shocks (e.g., 1973 oil crisis), financial crises (2008 subprime collapse), and exogenous events (COVID-19)[2][3]. Recovery … Read More