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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Rising energy costs are expected to dent discretionary spending and limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates.

From Barron's

U.S. stocks drifted lower in a slow grind over the past two weeks, as the conflict with Iran stoked worries about inflation and interest rates as oil prices shot higher.

From MarketWatch

Since mid-2024, the Fed has been gradually lowering interest rates as inflation has cooled.

From MarketWatch

Higher energy prices and sticky interest rates are a new reality for markets—and it’s why the major indexes are down for three consecutive weeks.

From Barron's

Investors headed into the year expecting the Federal Reserve and several other central banks to cut interest rates.

From Barron's