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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In that event, central banks should be prepared for a “speedy” reduction in their key interest rates, the Fund said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors look to U.K. labor market data and inflation data this week for insights on the possible path of interest rate cuts by the Bank of England.

From The Wall Street Journal

A better credit report means someone could be offered the most competitive interest rates and may find it easier to borrow - however the decision about whether to offer credit is made by each individual lender.

From BBC

International firms have recently raised debt, taking advantage of lower interest rates in China compared with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

The result: They voted unanimously to cut their key short-term U.S. interest rate by half of a percentage point, despite some reluctance.

From MarketWatch