The spread between the bid and ask prices can indicate market liquidity.

The difference in price between two related financial instruments or markets.
Investors often look at the spread to assess trading costs.
A narrow spread usually suggests a more efficient market.
The spread widened due to increased volatility in the market.
bid-ask spread
spread trading
interest rate spread
difference
gap
margin
She will spread the blanket on the grass.

To open or extend something over a larger area.
He will spread the paint on the canvas.
They spread the news quickly.
The farmer will spread seeds in the field.
spread out
spread evenly
spread across
extend
expand
distribute
The spread of the virus is concerning.

An act of spreading or a range of something.
The spread of information is rapid.
We noticed a spread of colors in the sunset.
The spread of the news surprised everyone.
spread of disease
spread of knowledge
spread of rumors
dissemination
distribution
expansion