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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As head of the Bank of France, Villeroy is also a member of the European Central Bank’s governing council, which sets interest rates for the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasury has been pressuring the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates and strengthen the yen, boosting the competitiveness of American exports.

From MarketWatch

Equities are "poised to benefit from higher fiscal spending but interest rates that remain accommodative and negative in real terms", he said.

From Barron's

But the roots of Japan’s inflation are monetary, as the Bank of Japan attempts to normalize its policy after years of negative interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

We’re concerned about whether selling a condo in California is financially wise, given the low interest rate and potential long-term equity.

From MarketWatch