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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Gold’s breathtaking rally in 2025 was fueled by optimism about falling interest rates.

From MarketWatch

Property prices are sensitive to what is happening in the economy and with interest rates, so losing the ability to decide when to sell is a nonstarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices jumped, while equities and government bonds fell across the board as continued hostilities stoked fears of an energy-driven inflation shock that could force central banks to raise interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The euro fell and is at risk of dropping further despite speculation that the ECB could raise interest rates in April, ING said.

From The Wall Street Journal

His remarks came as central banks reconsider their monetary policies amid expectations that the surge in oil prices will send inflation soaring, with the Reserve Bank of Australia last week hiking interest rates.

From Barron's