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Bull market
Bull market. A prolonged period when stock prices as a whole are moving upward is called a bull market, although the rate at which those gains occur can vary widely from bull market to bull market. The duration of a bull market, the severity of the falling market that follows, and the time that elapses until the next upturn are also different each time. Well-known bull markets began in 1923, 1949, 1982, and 1990. Bull Market What Does Bull Market Mean? A financial market condition in which security prices are rising or are expected to rise. The term most often is used to refer to the stock market but can be applied to anything that is traded, such as bonds, currencies, and commodities. Investopedia explains Bull Market Bull markets are characterized by optimism, investor confidence, and high expectations for a strong future. It is difficult to predict changes in the markets, especially when one considers investor psychology and speculation, which play a major role. The terms “bull” and “bear” come from the way each animal attacks its opponents. A bull thrusts its horns up into the air, whereas a bear swipes its paws down. These actions are metaphors for the movement in a market. When the trend is up, it's a bull market; when the trend is down, it's a bear market. Related Terms: How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Bull markets need to be fed a consistent dose of bullish news to keep charging higher. Art tends to outperform stocks during war or times or strife, much like gold, but underperforms during bull markets, such as the late 1990s tech bubble. The issue is whether or not the market will move sharply higher in April/May on confirmation of greater-than-expected crop damage like it did in the 1988 and 1996 major wheat bull markets. |
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