Definition
A strong, sustained rise in prices over a period of time, from hours to months.
The story
On Nov 3, 2026, chip stocks led a narrow rally: the Nasdaq rose 0.8% even though, at one point in the afternoon, most S&P 500 stocks were down, per the Associated Press (AP). A rally inside a longer downtrend is sometimes called a relief rally.
Why markets watch it
It's one of the most common words in market headlines.
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