It simply makes no sense in light of a trend like the one seen below (which incidentally masks quite a bit of internal weakness in less liquid stocks to boot). (acting-man.com)
It was a combination of such internal weakness and outer attack that led to the eventual collapse of both kingdoms. (religion-online.org)
When what was then «Christendom» disintegrated from internal weaknesses which Christianity did not fully remedy, and by pressures from invaders, it shrank to about half its former size. (religion-online.org)