noun
soft market; bearish market
Financial term for a market showing weakness or a downward trend. Often used in news reports and market commentary.
今日の東京市場は弱含み市況で、日経平均が小幅に下落した。
The Tokyo market was soft today, with the Nikkei average edging lower.
弱含み市況が続けば、投資家心理はさらに冷え込むだろう。
If the bearish market continues, investor sentiment will likely cool further.
Compound of 弱含み (よわふくみ, 'showing weakness') and 市況 (しきょう, 'market conditions').