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 comments come as economists have scrambled in the last week to bring forward their forecasts for a further interest rates rise from the RBA’s May policy meeting to March.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the Fed is widely expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday, any indications of future moves — perhaps even a hike — will be front of mind.

From MarketWatch

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