Market Terms Glossary
Key definitions to help you map the system and understand each step.
Market Mechanism
ConceptThe process by which buyers and sellers interact, determining prices and resource flow in the financial system.
Supply and Demand
ConceptThe relationship between the amount of a good or service available and the desire for it, influencing price changes.
Interest Rate
FactorThe cost of borrowing or the reward for saving, affecting the movement of resources in the market workflow.
Regulation
ProcessThe set of laws and rules established by authorities to guide and control market activities in South Africa.
Market Data
ToolCollected facts and figures—such as pricing and volume—that help participants analyze trends and inform decisions.
Consultation
ActionA process where individuals seek expert input to clarify questions about market systems and decision-making steps.
Trend
PatternA general direction in which market data, prices, or behaviours are moving over time.