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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Policymakers at the European Central Bank have already indicated External link that they may raise interest rates to combat any energy-related inflation spikes.

From Barron's

Now officials have to put a number on what that means for interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Find insight on the the effect of higher oil and gas prices on U.S. and Canadian interest rate decisions and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Fed is widely expected to hold benchmark interest rates steady at the conclusion of its policy meeting tomorrow.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold benchmark interest rates steady at the conclusion of its March policy meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal