Definition of market analysis

1. bond, or commodity markets, based on technical data about the movement of market prices or on fundamental data such as corporate earnings prospects or supply and demand.
2. study designed to define a company's current or potential markets, forecast their directions, and decide how to expand the company's share and exploit any new trends.

1. research aimed at predicting or anticipating the direction of stock, bond, or commodity markets, based on technical data about the movement of market prices or on fundamental data such as corporate earnings prospects or supply and demand.
2. study designed to define a company's markets, forecast their directions, and decide how to expand the company's share and exploit any new trends.

a study of the supply and demand conditions in a specific area for a specific type of property or service. A market analysis report is generally prepared by someone with experience in real estate, economics, or marketing. It serves to help decide what type of project to develop and is also helpful in arranging permanent and construction financing for a proposed development.

Example: The developer commissioned a market analysis to evaluate the need for luxury apartments in the St. Louis suburban market. Copies of the report were supplied to prospective lenders for this type of development.