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 slowdown in the measures closely watched by policymakers suggests the central bank can stay on the sidelines after keeping interest rates on hold at the last policy meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “inflation effects would likely be very small,” and the continent’s central banks would likely respond by cutting short-term interest rates, he added.

From Barron's

Higher interest rates, steeper material prices and a tight labor force provide significant headwinds to new construction this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

In that event, central banks should be prepared for a “speedy” reduction in their key interest rates, the Fund said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors look to U.K. labor market data and inflation data this week for insights on the possible path of interest rate cuts by the Bank of England.

From The Wall Street Journal