market price

The term "market price" is crucial in economics and finance, representing the price at which goods, services, or assets are traded in an open market.

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Definition

B2Economics

(general)The current price at which a good or service is being traded in an open market.

Example

  • The market price of oil fluctuates daily based on global demand.

C1Finance

(technical)The prevailing price of a security, commodity, or asset at a given time.

Example

  • Investors closely monitor the market price of stocks to make informed decisions.

B2Business

(general)The price that reflects the interaction of supply and demand forces in a market.

Example

  • The market price for fresh produce can vary significantly based on seasonal factors.

B1Restaurant Menus

(informal)A term indicating that the price of a menu item depends on the fluctuating cost of supplies.

Example

  • The lobster is listed as 'market price' on the menu, meaning its cost varies.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "market price":

starting priceprice out of the marketcost priceat a priceprice upsale priceprice pointmark to marketmarket riskprice tag