The phrase "small pullback" means a small decrease or decline in value or progress. It suggests a temporary setback or slowdown in a particular situation. Full definition
* Market volatility includes small pullbacks, which are frequent, as well as drops of 10 % or more, known as corrections. (edwardjones.com)
The SPY had started a very small pullback but caught itself to end the prior week. (dragonflycap.com)
If that is the case, we could see a small pullback or pause in the trajectory of the index as earnings season gets underway,» said Lindsey Bell, investment strategist at CFRA. (cnbc.com)