downturn; decline; falling market
Refers to a downward trend in market prices, often used in stock or commodity trading. Antonym: 上げ足 (upturn).
Antonyms: 揚げ足 (あげあし)
The stock market continues its decline today.
Crude oil prices are accelerating their downturn.
Formed from 下げ “decline” and 足 “movement or course,” with 足 used in market terminology for the movement of prices.