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uptrend

American  
[uhp-trend] / ˈʌpˌtrɛnd /

noun

  1. a tendency upward or toward growth, especially in economic development.


Etymology

Origin of uptrend

First recorded in 1940–45; up- + trend


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But that’s not a new development: The chart above shows that has happened multiple times before, without derailing the longer-term uptrend.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

One big difference is that the previous dips below the 50-DMA actually produced points on a uptrend line that started at the nearly eight-month low hit on March 30.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The 50-DMA came rather close to falling below the 200-DMA a few times, in October 2023 and in October 2024, but the uptrend resumed in time to keep the golden cross intact.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Once bullish momentum picks up again, the commodity should resume its uptrend toward initial resistance at $4,500 per ounce, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

And the sharp uptrend in individual psycho-neurotic and psychotic behavior.

From Hunter Patrol by H. Beam Piper

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