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A very rapid and dramatic increase.
Skyrocket
Prices that have been artificially increased or exaggerated beyond their real value.
Inflated
Financial tools used by investors to determine whether an asset or company is reasonably priced.
Valuation metrics
A situation where something is priced much higher than its real or fundamental value.
Overvaluation
Looking back at an event after it has happened and understanding it more clearly.
In hindsight
To rise to extremely high levels.
Soar (beyond)
An increase that is twenty times greater than the original amount.
Twentyfold
A long period when economic growth is extremely slow or almost non-existent.
Economic stagnation
A period when the economy shrinks and economic activity declines.
Economic contraction
A sudden and significant increase in something such as demand or prices.
Surge
A fall that happens very suddenly and dramatically.
Plunge
A situation in which one company or organisation has exclusive control over a market.
Monopoly
A period when business and commercial activity are thriving and very successful.
Flourishing trade
To buy something very quickly before others can get it.
Snap up
A general economic downturn with falling output and rising unemployment.
Recession
Government spending or tax reductions intended to stimulate economic activity.
Fiscal stimulus
