whipsawed

Definition

To experience violent, rapid, or erratic movements in price or value in a short period of time.

Etymology

Derived from the physical tool, a whipsaw, which is a two-handled saw used by two people to cut wood with a back-and-forth motion. In a financial context, it describes a trader being 'cut' by market movements in opposite directions in quick succession.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how Treasury bond yields experienced sharp, volatile fluctuations during periods of market stress, keeping traders on edge.

US government bond market selloff opens lucrative trading opportunities

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