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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Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran reaffirmed his preference for four interest rate cuts this year in support of the labor market despite rising oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold trimmed earlier losses but remains pressured by concerns over inflation and higher interest rates as the war in the Middle East enters its fourth week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold’s breathtaking rally in 2025 was fueled by optimism about falling interest rates.

From MarketWatch

Property prices are sensitive to what is happening in the economy and with interest rates, so losing the ability to decide when to sell is a nonstarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices jumped, while equities and government bonds fell across the board as continued hostilities stoked fears of an energy-driven inflation shock that could force central banks to raise interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal