This discussion will provide you an opportunity to explore some key factors that contribute to a decline in an overall stock market index. A bear stock market is a decline in an overall stock market index, such as the S&P 500 Index, over a period of at least six months. A bear stock market can negatively impact one's portfolio.

 

For this discussion, conduct research and determine when the last bear stock market occurred in the U.S? Then, identify and describe at least two key contributing factors which caused this bear stock market. Support your conclusions with examples?