prime rate

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The Bank of Japan’s prime rate remains at 0.75%, depressing bond yields that might suck more capital in.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

DBS’s economics team expects the 1-year loan prime rate to remain at 3.00%, as policymakers gauge January-February data to assess the impact of previous easing measures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

It has steadily increased since 2022, mostly because of an increase in the prime rate, the benchmark for card issuers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

China’s central bank kept its 1-year loan prime rate unchanged on Tuesday but cut its 5-year rate by 25 basis points to 3.95%.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

The inflationary expectations that led to a 21 1/2-percent interest prime rate and soaring mortgage rates 2 years ago are now reduced by almost half.

From State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald