crab market
The term "crab market" is inspired by the sideways movement of crabs, describing a financial market where prices neither rise nor fall significantly.
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Definition
C1Financial Markets
(technical, informal)A market phase where asset prices move sideways within a narrow range, showing minimal upward or downward trends.
Example
- During a crab market, it can be challenging for traders to make significant profits due to the lack of clear price direction.
- Investors often find crab markets frustrating because prices seem to go nowhere.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crab market":
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