BAISSE

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BAISSE — (French: baisse) A decline in the prices of securities or commodities on an exchange; also refers to speculation aimed at profiting from such a decline (short selling). Speculators (bears) sell assets they do not own, hoping to buy them back at a lower price before delivery, profiting from the price difference.