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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US banking associations have said capping interest rates would make it harder for people to access credit and be "devastating" for millions of families and small businesses.

From BBC

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to hold its first policy meeting of the year next Wednesday and is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged.

From Barron's

Besides the high expectations for Takaichi’s government, Citi strategists are forecasting stronger earnings because of higher interest rates and more inflation.

From Barron's

Investors anticipate a 95% chance the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates at its upcoming meeting.

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