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 central bank has a dual mandate of maintaining stable prices and maximum employment, but has one main tool to do so -- adjusting interest rates.

From Barron's

The 18% compound annual interest rate was also designed to ensure TSG would be first in line for any payout if the company was sold or floated.

From BBC

When investors pile into government bonds, the interest rates fall as buyers bid for them.

From Barron's

Turkey’s central bank announces a decision on interest rate policy on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Already, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates thrice last year as the jobs market weakened, before pausing in January to assess the situation.

From Barron's