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bull market

American  
[bool mahr-kit] / ˈbʊl ˈmɑr kɪt /

noun

Stock Exchange.
  1. a financial market characterized by investment prices that are rising or that are forecast to rise.


bull market Cultural  
  1. A market, especially a stock market, characterized by rising prices; the opposite of a bear market.


Etymology

Origin of bull market

First recorded in 1890–95

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The bull market could continue at some stage with underlying drivers such as central bank demand, macro uncertainty, and fiscal concerns, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

“To me, that all adds up to headwinds for risk assets — not necessarily winds that are strong enough to end the bull market, but certainly strong enough to engineer a bigger wave of volatility.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

If the Fed raises rates once and then pauses, history suggests the bull market can handle it.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

A stronger yen and higher Treasury yields could become a toxic combination for the bull market in stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

That is why most traders seldom ever take their profits in a bull market.

From Successful Stock Speculation by John James Butler

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