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.

Examples of market forces in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a devastating outbreak of bird flu thins chicken populations and market forces drive grocery prices up, the breakfast and baking staple has become pricier and harder to find. —Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025

Why not subsidize the great people of this country who need help with these market forces affecting poultry and the food industry? —Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

Unfortunately, this is a misleading narrative due to the market realities of supply and demand and market forces outside city control. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025

This means that even though Trump might prefer a coal- or gas-fired power plant to generate the electricity, Jaffe says market forces might still lead utilities to choose a cleaner, cheaper option. —Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025