(n) a calm period of trading during which there is little movement i pries (from the name of an area near the equator where there is often no wind, so that sailing ships cannot move) ~- zastój w handlu (od nazwy obszaru oceanicznego blisko równika, gdzie często nie ma wiatru, co powoduje, że żaglowce są unieruchomione)
There was a valium picnic yesterday and shares were in the doldrums.