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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CDs have set interest rates for a period of time that attract people looking for a safe haven for their cash.

From MarketWatch

Global government bond yields resumed their climb, with investors continuing to fret that interest rates will stay high.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have had to navigate economic uncertainty, high interest rates and rapid shifts in trade policy, damping demand for new space.

From The Wall Street Journal

The comments come as some economists forecast that inflation will rise above 5.0% in coming months and money market traders price in at least another two interest rate increases this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s another example of investors rushing to the exits of nontraded funds as they worry about interest rates, private asset estimates, and the quality of loans to software companies that face pressure from AI.

From Barron's