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upswing

[uhp-swing, uhp-swing] / ˈʌpˌswɪŋ, ʌpˈswɪŋ /
NOUN
improvement
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McElligott believes this market upswing could go on for a while, because of just how underexposed investors have been.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The upswing from February requires a little asterisk.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The stock market’s recent record-breaking performance, he added, plus easier access to trading technology are also likely fueling the upswing among young investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

This year, however, energy prices have stabilized with cold U.S. winter weather, and fourth-quarter earnings are on the upswing following a “challenging” first three quarters of 2025, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

One Saturday morning not long after Mom started wearing her new diamond ring, her mood was on an upswing, and she decided we’d all clean the house.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls