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

A lot of loans are tied to the prime rate and other benchmarks driven by the Fed’s short-term targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

The 1-year loan prime rate is at 3.45% and the five-year LPR is at 4.2%.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

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