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Break
A term used in futures markets to describe a rapid and sharp price decline.

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Breaks generally occur due to unforeseen natural occurrences that affect the spot price of commodities. If a break is large enough, exchange safety measures will be implemented to reduce trading for the day.

Break
A rapid and sharp price decline. Related: Crash.
break
1. A sharp price decline in a particular security or in the market as a whole. A break usually occurs when unexpected negative information is made public and investors rush to sell. Also called market break.
2. A discrepancy on the books of a brokerage firm.
break
1. To dissolve an underwriting syndicate.
2. See bust.
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