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 Bank of England cut its key interest rate Thursday while the European Central Bank held steady, as a period of more stable borrowing costs sets in across the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Prospects for the coming quarters suggest that gold could extend its upward trend if an environment of low real interest rates and moderate growth persists,” says Di Giacomo in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Given the high penalty interest rate on Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s debt, the repayments will likely result in a sharp drop in BTS Group’s interest income.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.K. inflation data released this week was weaker than expected, increasing prospects of lower interest rates, with focus on how close the vote is.

From The Wall Street Journal

The BOJ official caused a stir in global markets by suggesting that the central bank could raise interest rates again as soon as later this month.

From MarketWatch