Definition of "pullback" []

• The act or process of pulling back, especially an orderly troop withdrawal. (noun)
• A device for holding or drawing back: a pullback for heavy draperies. (noun)

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• ""Traders might be unwilling to make a commitment until they see the short term reaction," explaining why gold hasn't skyrocketed, "but I would say any short term pullback in gold on successful debt talks I would be a buyer.""
• "While the trend remains bullish, there might be a short term pullback in the cards as the stock is a bit overbought there."
• "Market participants are mixed on whether the crude is just suffering a series of short-term fluctuations--or the beginning of a longer-term pullback."