The market volatility
Example: Market volatility shows rapid changes in prices over short periods
Definition
"The market volatility" refers to the degree of variation or fluctuation in the prices of financial assets over a short period. It indicates how quickly and unpredictably prices can rise or fall, often reflecting uncertainty or risk in the financial markets.
Etymology
The phrase "the market volatility" combines 'market,' derived from the Latin 'mercatus,' meaning a place of trade, and 'volatility,' from the Latin 'volatilis,' meaning 'fleeting' or 'swift.' Together, they describe the swift and often unpredictable changes in market prices. Did you know? The term 'volatility' originally related to the flight of birds, metaphorically capturing the idea of prices 'taking flight' unpredictably.
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"The market volatility" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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