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Definition of

market sentiment

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general feeling among brokers and traders the mood of those participating in exchange dealings that can range from absolute euphoria to downright gloom and despondency and tends to reflect recent company results, economic indicators, and comments by politicians, analysts, or opinion formers. Optimism increases demand and therefore prices, while pessimism has the opposite effect.

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Definitions of ’market sentiment’ and meaning of ’market sentiment’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’market sentiment’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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