anticipation of a price drop; bearish outlook
Economic term referring to the expectation that prices (especially in financial markets) will fall. Often used in market commentary and analysis.
A bearish outlook is spreading in the market.
Investors are becoming cautious due to expectations of a price drop.
Compound of 先 (future), 安 (cheap/low), and 観 (view/outlook). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a modern economic coinage.