financial speculation
[/fɪˈnænʃəl spɛkjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: financial speculations
especulação financeira
1. The practice of engaging in risky financial transactions with the hope of making quick profits, often based on predictions rather than fundamental analysis
His financial speculation in cryptocurrency cost him his entire savings.
Sua especulação financeira em criptomoedas custou-lhe todas as suas economias.
2. Investment in assets with high volatility and uncertain outcomes, driven by market trends and price movements rather than intrinsic value
The stock market crash was partly caused by excessive financial speculation.
O colapso do mercado de ações foi parcialmente causado pela especulação financeira excessiva.
3. The activity of buying and selling financial instruments (stocks, bonds, derivatives, etc.) with the primary goal of profiting from short-term price fluctuations
Financial speculation in the forex market can yield substantial returns or devastating losses.
A especulação financeira no mercado cambial pode gerar retornos substanciais ou perdas devastadoras.
Financial speculation is a significant aspect of both Brazilian and American financial cultures. In Brazil, it became particularly notable during the 1990s and 2000s, with references to 'jogo de bolsa' (stock market gambling) being culturally loaded terms suggesting risky behavior. In the USA, speculation is more accepted as part of capitalist culture, though the 2008 financial crisis renewed criticism. Both cultures distinguish between legitimate investment and reckless speculation, with the latter often viewed negatively in traditional economic circles.
NYC Slang
playing the market; high-stakes betting
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