A rally in stock prices that is experienced after a significant downward trend. A bear market rally might indicate that the markets are turning around into a bull market, however it might also be a temporary reversal. Because it is so uncertain, it is also known as a sucker rally, due to the fact that many people might be persuaded to invest at the sign of an upward trend, only to see the markets fall again.

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