knee-jerk reaction

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But Boivin argues the market’s knee-jerk reaction misses nuances within the broader AI theme.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

“The knee-jerk reaction to the better jobs report was initial strength, then weakness,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at the Carson Group.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

"Investors have been spooked," he added, saying that while there was no evidence of any issues with UK-listed banks, "investors often have a knee-jerk reaction when problems appear anywhere in the sector".

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Monday's market response was largely a "knee-jerk reaction" to the potential appointment of Takaichi as prime minister, Japan economist Jesper Koll told the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

It’s a knee-jerk reaction, so fast I forget for a second that I’m furious at him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith