Market Basics
Bull Market
A period when prices are generally rising and investor confidence is often improving.
Also called: rising market
What it means
A bull market is a stretch of time when asset prices, especially stock prices, trend upward over a meaningful period. Bull markets are often linked with optimism, strong economic expectations, or improving company performance, but they still include pullbacks and periods of fear.
Why it matters
People often hear this term in financial media. Knowing it helps users understand market tone without assuming markets only move in one direction.