market forces
noun
: the actions of buyers and sellers that cause the prices of goods and services to change without being controlled by the government : the economic forces of supply and demand
The value of these commodities is determined by market forces.
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The momentum behind renewable fuels and decarbonization infrastructure is being driven by global market forces and strategic imperatives, not just policy, Cresta Fund Management’s Chris Rozzell added.
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
The Last of Us Part II was partly inspired by the same market forces that typically result in sequels — namely, that the first game was a hit.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
In the United States, milk prices are influenced by both government programs and market forces.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Its price is determined by a combination of federal regulations, market forces, and regional agreements.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2025
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
The Last of Us Part II was partly inspired by the same market forces that typically result in sequels — namely, that the first game was a hit.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
In the United States, milk prices are influenced by both government programs and market forces.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Its price is determined by a combination of federal regulations, market forces, and regional agreements.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for market forces
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“Market forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20forces. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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