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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But Isaac Stell, investment manager at asset manager Wealth Club, said an interest rate hike is "the most logical conclusion from today's data combined with last week's blow-out jobs numbers".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Gold remains around 18% below its pre-conflict level, reflecting the combined impact of rising bond yields, a stronger dollar, and shifting interest rate expectations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The odds are overwhelmingly in favor of policymakers keeping the benchmark interest rate at the target range of 3.50% to 3.75% at the conclusion of the June 16-17 policy meeting.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In exchange, he received a higher interest rate.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis