interest

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Global venture capital investment hit a record in the first quarter of this year, according to Crunchbase data, pulling in a new generation of founders eager to raise capital before interest wanes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

However, the Ombudsman for Children's Office has said blanket bans on phones in schools are not in the best interest of children.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Starting after 2031, without momentous changes, the interest rate on the entire debt will exceed the growth rate permanently, and increasingly.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

You might be in the habit of keeping a certain amount of cash on hand for emergencies, but how much interest are you earning on that money?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s not surprising that you latched on to the first person who showed an interest in you.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam