BusinessJuly 14, 2026
euphoria
juːˈfɔːriə
Definition
An intense, often exaggerated feeling of excitement and optimism that drives high investor enthusiasm for a specific market sector.
Etymology
The word stems from the Greek 'euphoros,' meaning 'healthy' or 'bearing well.' It entered English in the 18th century as a medical term for a feeling of well-being before evolving to describe general states of intense excitement.
In the news
The article uses 'euphoria' to describe the intense market hype surrounding AI-related stocks, which pushed prices to levels that some investors now fear are unsustainable.
Oil surges as Middle East tensions rattle markets; AI chip stocks lead Wall Street sell-off
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