expression

bull market

a period of rising prices and optimism

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In more detail

a period when stock prices are rising and investors are optimistic about economic growth

Examples

The country experienced a strong bull market throughout the 1990s, with stock values doubling.

How to use bull market

Bull market is a technical financial term used to describe extended periods of rising stock prices and general economic optimism. It contrasts directly with bear market and is commonly used by investors, financial analysts, and business journalists when discussing market conditions and investment trends.

Common phrases

enter a bull market
bull market rally
during the bull market
prolonged bull market
bull market gains
ride the bull market

Synonyms

rising market · strong market · upswing · rally · boom

Opposites

bear market · downturn · slump

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use bull market to mean a single day or short-term price rise, when it actually refers to a sustained period of gains lasting months or years.

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