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In the register of the stock exchange, a market in which share prices are falling steadily and investors expect further decline is described as

Abuoyant
BbearishCORRECT
Cbullish
Dliquid
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
A bear market, or bearish market, is one of falling prices and pessimistic expectations. Bullish and buoyant both describe rising prices and confidence, the opposite of what is asked. Liquid refers to how easily assets can be converted to cash and says nothing about price direction.
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