The phrase "sharp selloff" means a sudden and significant decrease in the value of stocks or assets being sold by many investors at the same time. Full definition
So what we have seen then is a pretty sharp selloff in European equities, and we think within that pullback lies opportunities. (us.beyondbullsandbears.com)
That was one of the all - time classic bear markets, characterized by high inflation, high unemployment, high Treasury yields and rising inflation — as well as strong rallies followed by sharp selloffs. (ritholtz.com)
They're encouraged that there was very little conviction in the selling under the 200 - day moving average, as the COT Report has shown a relatively small number of net fund longs and healthy amount of gross spec shorts - not depicting a market vulnerable to a significant sharp selloff. (hardassetsalliance.com)