As the investigation into the results of the trial gets under way and the waters calm, the market is likely to climb a bit to a more stable equilibrium in the near-term.

FORBES: Nucryst's Nano Silver Lining

For their part, the Arabs have demonstrated clearly that they do not share the administration's newfound faith that a nuclear-armed Iran will reach a stable equilibrium in a Bakeresque Middle Eastern balance of powers.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: James Baker's disciples

Hence, it is highly unlikely that an advanced sclerotic democracy such as the United States will be able to right itself and achieve a stable and efficient equilibrium state of freedom and prosperity.

FORBES: The Myriad Infirmities of Democracy

Unlike the erratic democratic political process, there exists in markets a stable, welfare-maximizing equilibrium at which free-acting individuals also optimize social welfare while pursuing their own self-interests.

FORBES: The Myriad Infirmities of Democracy

An equilibrium of full employment, stable prices and adequate domestic savings was never experienced.

ECONOMIST: Fixing the world economy

Using a reaction equilibrium metaphor, Fear and Greed are two reasonably stable, low-energy states for a Board, and which one is the preferred resting state depends on the makeup of the group.

FORBES: The Energetics of Fear and Greed in the Boardroom