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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The BOJ official caused a stir in global markets by suggesting that the central bank could raise interest rates again as soon as later this month.

From MarketWatch

Oliver Allen, economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said the gradual easing of tariff-related uncertainty, lower interest rates and an investment boost from tax incentives could lift manufacturing output slightly in the first half of next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s when investors borrow money in Japanese Yen, which has lower interest rates than other currencies, before converting it into another currency to buy potentially high-yielding assets such as cryptocurrencies.

From Barron's

Their possible returns also depend on interest rates—lower rates typically mean less in possible gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

It should also have a real interest rate, payment schedule, and be structured to avoid Medicaid problems.

From MarketWatch