Nov 9, 2007 15:48
16 yrs ago
English term
took the legs away from the subsequent equities rally
English
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Finance (general)
Financial
“As expected the Fed cut rates by 25bps. Weak US economic data immediately after the Fed move took the legs away from the subsequent equities rally"
What does this mean in plain English?
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What does this mean in plain English?
Thank you
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neutralised the momentum of an equities rally triggered by the rate cut
The interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve triggered a positive reaction in the equities market - this was soon neutralised by negative economic data.
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Joshua Wolfe
: "took the legs away" connotes removing the driving force
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agree |
Tatiana N. (X)
11 hrs
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agree |
Pham Huu Phuoc
15 hrs
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agree |
marybro
21 hrs
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Comment: "Thank you all for participation."
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put a stop to any subsequent recovery
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Peer comment(s):
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Can Altinbay
: Slowed it down considerably at least. Nice way of putting it.
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