interest rate

[in-ter-ist reyt, -trist] / ˈɪn tər ɪst ˌreɪt, -trɪst /

NOUN

sum charged for use of money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interest

WEAK

annual percentage rate bank rate borrowing rate lending rate price of money prime interest rate prime rate rate of interest

Example Sentences

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The upbeat data suggests that aggressive cuts in interest rates since mid-2024 are finally starting to gain traction and lift the economy out of an extended period of gloom.

From The Wall Street Journal

European Central Bank interest rates are at 2%, with inflation holding steady around that level.

From Barron's

She said she expected inflation would make meaningful progress declining to the central bank’s 2% goal by year’s end, but she was comfortable holding interest rates steady at the Fed’s coming meeting, Jan. 27-28.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. economy could even speed up in 2026 as the effects of tariffs fade and lower interest rates boost growth and hiring.

From MarketWatch

Some even offer a free loan-rate amendment, which brings down your interest rate without modifying any other parts of the mortgage.

From MarketWatch