The phrase "huge tailwind" means that someone or something is experiencing a very strong favorable force that helps them move or make progress more easily. Full definition
Corporate tax reform is a «huge tailwind» for American businesses, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO tells CNBC. (cnbc.com)
-- When choosing between stocks and bonds «I would choose equities in a minute» — I don't think Berkshire should avoid doing business with people who own guns — The new GOP tax law benefits Berkshire and acts as a «huge tailwind» for businesses — There are three ways to go broke: «liquor, ladies and leverage» (cnbc.com)
This trend, which eventually hit a wall in 2007, represented a huge tailwind for household spending. (blackrockblog.com)