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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With the outlook for interest rates still so uncertain, a return of volatility in the bond market could easily bleed over into stocks.

From MarketWatch

Most economists and market participants expect the Bank of Canada to keep its main interest rate unchanged through 2026, with rate increases starting in the second quarter of 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second wave came when money was actually free during the period of zero interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the strength of January's figures is still expected to relieve some of the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

From BBC

Tariff uncertainties, high short-term interest rates and workers’ reluctance to leave their jobs are contributing to a precipitous drop in the pace of hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal