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 supply is less affected by market forces: The amount of available sunlight and wind isn’t tied to geopolitical relations. Skip York, The Conversation, 27 June 2025 The president claims Fed cuts would reduce the government’s borrowing costs, though the rates the government pays are mostly set by market forces, not the Fed. Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025 Otherwise the market forces will raise the prices for everyone. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025 Embracing agile development methodologies can enable startups to adapt quickly to changes, which in turn helps ensure that their innovations can pivot in response to feedback and market forces. Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 23 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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