相場(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)より安(やす)い。
It's cheaper than the market price.
この地域(ちいき)の家賃(やちん)の相場(そうば)はどのくらいですか。
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)の変動(へんどう)で利益(りえき)を得(え)る。
To profit from fluctuations in exchange rates.
He incurred large losses from market speculation and ended up in debt.

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(若(わか)い頃(ころ)は失敗(しっぱい)するものと相場(そうば)が決(き)まっている - It's expected that you make mistakes when you're young.)