In the last bull market, some financial analysts and economists debunked the existence of traditional business cycles. The basic assumption was that the global economy is spurred by so many positive drivers that a steady, non-inflationary growth path is easily achievable.

With all of the talk of the new Bear market, shouldn't keep you from making money on the long side. With every Bull market, there are bearish moves and with every Bear market, there are Bullish moves. Trading the counter trend can be very profitable.