Samurai Market
What it is:
Samurai Market is slang that refers to the Japanese stock market.
How it works (Example):
People in the United States are the most common users of this term. Samurai market is often used in conjunction with “Yankee Market,” which refers to the U.S. stock market, and "the Bulldog Market," which refers to the U.K. stock market. "Samurai" is sometimes considered derogatory.
Why it Matters:
All things have their colloquialisms, and Samurai Market is an example of the finance world's colorful slang.
