spread of rumors; dissemination of false information
Often used in financial or legal contexts, especially regarding market manipulation through rumor spreading.
The spread of rumors is sometimes used as a means of stock price manipulation.
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission strictly cracks down on the dissemination of false rumors.
流言飛語 refers to groundless rumors or gossip in general, while 風説の流布 specifically emphasizes the act of spreading rumors, often with intent to manipulate markets or public opinion.
デマ is a more casual, everyday term for false rumors or hoaxes, whereas 風説の流布 is a formal, legalistic expression used in contexts like securities fraud.
Compound of 風説 (rumor, hearsay) and 流布 (dissemination, circulation). The term is primarily used in legal and financial contexts.