In a new report, Citi analyst Robert Buckland runs through the firm’s Global Bear Market Checklist to look for warning signs that the recent drop in global equity prices is an indication of the beginning of a bear market. Although there are several more “worrying” signs on the checklist than there were this time last year, there are much fewer negative indicators than there were prior to the bear markets that began in March 2000 and October 2007.

Growth Concerns

The prevailing fears when it comes to the potential dawning of a new bear market seem to be concerns over growth emerging markets, particularly China. In addition, commodity weakness and policy uncertainty also appear to be worrying global investors.

The Checklist

Citi’s Bear Market Checklist looks at…

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