uptrend

noun

up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: an upturn especially in business or economic activity

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But first, the technicals of the S & P 500: The weekly chart above shows a persistent uptrend contained within the black dotted parallel trend channels. Todd Gordon, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 There may be a minor pullback next month, but the overall uptrend is intact. Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Generally, this is the case: Falling enthusiasm in response to routine pullbacks serve as helpful resets that refresh uptrends. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025 This skew toward bonds is especially important as the 10-year Treasury yield has been on an uptrend as of late, briefly topping the 4.8% level on Tuesday. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for uptrend 

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uptrend was in 1926

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“Uptrend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptrend. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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uptrend

noun
up·​trend ˈəp-ˌtrend How to pronounce uptrend (audio)
: a rise especially in business or activity

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