(そうば)

そうば
noun
market price; going rate; speculation
financeeconomics
1. market price; going rate; current price
The prevailing price or rate for goods, services, or commodities in the market.
相場(そうば)より(やす)
It's cheaper than the market price.
この地域(ちいき)家賃(やちん)相場(そうば)どのくらいです
What's the going rate for rent in this area?
It's better to check the going rate for renovations before hiring a contractor.
2. speculation; market trading
Financial speculation, particularly in stocks, futures, or foreign exchange markets.
The stock market plunged.
為替(かわせ)相場(そうば)変動(へんどう)利益(りえき)()
To profit from fluctuations in exchange rates.
He incurred large losses from market speculation and ended up in debt.

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(わか)(ころ)失敗(しっぱい)するもの相場(そうば)()まっている - It's expected that you make mistakes when you're young.)