- Nousukausi, a.k.a. Upswing, is a 2003 Finland black comedy film. It is directed by Johanna Vuoksenmaa.
- an upward swing; an upward trend or an increase in activity
- (1) An upward turn in a security's price after a period of flat or falling prices (market bottom). (2) The period during which a security's price trends upwards.
- A good period in poker, which normally means a player is winning a lot.