market price

American  

noun

1. the price at which a commodity, security, or service is selling in the open market.

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market price British  

noun

1. the prevailing price, as determined by supply and demand, at which goods, services, etc, may be bought or sold

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Etymology

Origin of market price

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

The market prices an 84% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain steady interest rates later this month.

From Barron's

The market prices an 84% probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain steady interest rates later this month.

From Barron's

“This oil will be sold at its market price and that money will be controlled by me” to “ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States,” he said.

From MarketWatch

After the market prices in great news, it becomes more likely to give back some gains, “reinforcing our base case call for volatility,” writes Evercore strategist Julian Emanuel.

From Barron's

After the market prices in great news, it becomes more likely to give back some gains, “reinforcing our base case call for volatility,” writes Evercore strategist Julian Emanuel.

From Barron's