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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That positive outlook, combined with a mostly stable economy, coming tax changes and the prospect of lower interest rates, has many market experts thinking that the strength of the retail crowd is here to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economy is still projected to accelerate this year from 1% to at least 2% growth, driven by an interest rate cutting cycle that may go further.

From Barron's

If a durable change in the relationship between Japanese and foreign interest rates prompts portfolio reallocations by Japanese investors, brace for a major rebalancing of the global financial system.

From The Wall Street Journal

The precious metal, like gold—up almost two-thirds in 2025 to record levels—is considered a store of value and a hedge against the dollar, which weakened this year amid falling U.S. interest rates.

From Barron's

The Fed has cut short-term interest rates, but mortgage rates were still around 6% in October.

From The Wall Street Journal