The bear market that occurred in the U.S. equity markets from 1929 to 1933 is one of the most famous bear markets in history. The causes and characteristics of bear markets vary, but most financial theorists agree that economic cycles and investor sentiment both play a role in the creation and momentum of bear markets. More @Wikipedia
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