The phrase "market selloff" means a situation where there is a significant decline or decrease in the prices of stocks and securities that are being sold by investors in the financial market. Full definition
We favor taking advantage of temporary equity market selloffs in the current environment of low volatility and solid corporate earnings. (businessinsider.com)
A «no» vote from the Greek referendum last Sunday, the vast stock market selloff in China, and the volatile movements in the price of U.S. crude oil have made it clear the worldwide economy is collectively riding the brakes. (usfunds.com)
Most recently, the value of real estate assets has increased in the face of the largest stock market selloff in the last 30 years (havenfinancial.com)