bull market; firm market
Financial term for a market showing upward price strength or bullish sentiment. Used in economic news and market commentary.
The Tokyo market was firm today, with the Nikkei average rising.
Opposite market condition: weak or bearish market, where prices are trending downward.
Also means bull market, but 強気相場 is more common and general. 強含み市況 is slightly more technical, emphasizing the firm tone.
Compound of 強含み (firm tone, bullish tendency) and 市況 (market conditions).