market jitters

noun

Feelings of uncertainty among investors regarding the current economic environment and causing them to sell their stocks and bonds.

Meanings

nounmarket jitters pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlybusinessFeelings of uncertainty among investors regarding the current economic environment and causing them to sell their stocks and bonds.
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