It’s hard to economically describe the current market environment and investor sentiment, but horripilation comes close. The mid-17th century word describes hair standing up on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement.
Many investors are experiencing that sensation as it becomes clear that the mighty “Fed put” that long supported the stock market is expiring. The stock market has to stand on its own—and it is having a hard time maintaining its equilibrium.
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Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/scared-about-stocks-thats-your-signal-to-start-buying-51651731300?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo