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White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity

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A White House official says recent moves from business leaders indicate a rosier picture of the U.S. economy.

In economics, the term "animal spirits" is used to describe situations where human emotions, rather than pure logic, dictate investors' decisions.

The White House appeared to be using the term to suggest that the sell-off was being driven by irrational fears and negativity.

Experts pointed to several factors driving investors to shed stock.

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