price fluctuations

[/praɪs ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪ.ʃənz/]
nounpl: price fluctuations
flutuações de preço
1. Changes in the cost or value of goods, services, or commodities over time, moving up and down in response to market conditions
The stock market experienced significant price fluctuations during the economic crisis.
O mercado de ações experimentou flutuações de preço significativas durante a crise econômica.
2. Variations in pricing due to supply and demand, inflation, or other economic factors
Oil price fluctuations affect transportation costs for businesses worldwide.
As flutuações do preço do petróleo afetam os custos de transporte para empresas em todo o mundo.
In Brazil's dynamic economy, price fluctuations are frequently discussed in media, business, and everyday conversations, particularly regarding inflation rates, commodity prices (especially agricultural products and oil), and currency exchange rates. Americans commonly refer to this concept when discussing stock market volatility, real estate values, and fuel prices. The term is essential in economic discussions in both countries.
NYC Slang
price swings / ups and downs in the market
Synonyms / Sinônimos
price variationsprice volatilityprice swingsprice movementsoscillações de preçovariações de preço
Antonyms / Antônimos
price stabilityprice consistencyfixed pricesestabilidade de preços

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flutuações de preço
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese for general economic contexts
São Paulo
oscilações de preço
Frequently used in financial and business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
variações de preço
Alternative common usage in commercial contexts
Portugal
flutuações de preço / oscilações de preço
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, with slight preference for 'oscilações' in technical contexts

Related Words

market volatilityprice indexinflationexchange ratescommodity pricesmercado volátilíndice de preçosinflaçãotaxas de câmbio

Related Idioms & Phrases

ride out price fluctuations (lidar com flutuações de preço)
hedge against price fluctuations (se proteger contra flutuações de preço)
susceptible to price fluctuations (suscetível a flutuações de preço)
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