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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Thomas Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said that as the inflation rate has fallen, the Fed has been bringing interest rates back down toward neutral levels.

From The Wall Street Journal

They debated whether to define Warsh as an inflation “hawk” — that is, pressing for higher interest rates to keep inflation in check — or a “dove” — advocating lower rates to spur economic growth.

From Los Angeles Times

Commodities provide psychological safety during times of high interest rates, inflation worries, currency concerns and/or geopolitical unrest, providing diversification and acting as a psychological safe place for some investors during volatile periods.

From MarketWatch

The data comes ahead of an ECB meeting on Thursday, when policymakers are widely expected to keep its key interest rate on hold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Policymakers at the central bank meet Wednesday and Thursday, and are expected to leave their key interest rate unchanged.

From The Wall Street Journal