Market Sentiment
Market Sentiment
Definition
The overall attitude and emotional state of investors toward a particular market or security, reflected in trading activity, survey data, and various sentiment indicators that can drive short-term price movements.
Key Points
- Drives short-term market movements
- Can be measured through various indicators
- Extreme sentiment often signals reversals
Examples
Bullish sentiment drives buying pressureExtreme pessimism often marks market bottomsQuick Info
Category
Market Sentiment
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