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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It influences what they charge their own customers for mortgages as well as the interest rate they pay on savings.

From BBC

Brazil’s central bank cut interest rates for the first time in two years and left future rate decisions in doubt as the country’s economy faces potential headwinds from the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pace of economic growth in the quarter fell short of the 0.5% expansion expected by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which should put on hold interest rate increases for some time yet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tesla stock lost 1.6% on Wednesday, closing at $392.78, while the broader market was weak following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates stable and amid ongoing fighting in Iran.

From Barron's

The price of Bitcoin traded lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

From Barron's