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3 Asset Classes And 3 Industries Already In Bear Markets

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Despite a recent S&P 500 relief rally, cryptocurrencies, gold, and small-cap stocks remain in bear markets as of March 2026, signaling broader economic weakness beneath surface-level market gains. Bitcoin has plummeted 35% from its peak, erasing $2 trillion in market value and undermining its "digital gold" narrative amid waning investor confidence and regulatory pressures. Gold and silver have dropped over 20% from recent highs, driven by rising Treasury yields and reduced safe-haven demand, reversing their traditional inflation-hedge appeal. Airlines like American (AAL) and Southwest (LUV) face steep year-to-date declines due to soaring jet fuel costs and operational disruptions, compounding sector-wide financial strain. While the NASDAQ and S&P 500 avoid correction territory, these asset-class collapses reveal deeper market fragility, contrasting sharply with headline index resilience.
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Bret JensenInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(9min)Comments(2)SummaryDespite a relief rally in the S&P 500, significant segments like cryptocurrencies, gold, and small caps remain in bear market territory.Bitcoin has fallen roughly 35% from its peak, undermining its 'store of value' narrative and erasing about $2 trillion in market value.Gold and silver have also seen sharp declines, with gold down over 20% from its recent highs, pressured by rising yields and reduced investor demand.Airlines, including AAL and LUV, face dual headwinds from surging jet fuel prices and operational disruptions, leading to substantial YTD declines.The article below highlights how many problems lurk under the surface, even as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ have avoided correction territory to this point.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of The Biotech Forum get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » monsitj/iStock via Getty Images Equities staged a big rebound to start a new trading week on Monday. Albeit one that saw some profit-taking late in the day. Both the Dow and S&P gained an identical 1.38%, and the NASDAQ rose 1.15%, while the Russell 2000 climbed 2.29%. That wasThis article was written byBret Jensen57.16K FollowersFollowBret Jensen has over 13 years as a market analyst, helping investors find big winners in the biotech sector. Bret specializes in high beta sectors with potentially large investor returns.Bret leads the investing group The Biotech Forum, in which he and his team offer a model portfolio with their favorite 12-20 high upside biotech stocks, live chat to discuss trade ideas, and weekly research and option trades. The group also provides market commentary and a portfolio update every weekend. Learn More.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of HL, NEM either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

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