What is the difference between a bear market and a bull market

A bear market, refers to a stock market in which the stock and index prices are generally expected to fall, have been or are falling. In contrast, a bull market refers to a stock market where share or index prices are expected to rise, have been or are rising. These terms are figuratively derived from the two animals' fighting tactics. A bull will charge forward and horns up thus a rise, while a bear will thrust its paws downwards, thus a decline.