prime rate
Example Sentences
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The Bank of Japan’s prime rate remains at 0.75%, depressing bond yields that might suck more capital in.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
As for upcoming economic data releases, investors will be on watch for new foreign direct investment data expected soon as well as the central bank’s announcement on the latest loan prime rate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
It has steadily increased since 2022, mostly because of an increase in the prime rate, the benchmark for card issuers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
China’s commercial banks kept their loan prime rate unchanged Monday amid downward pressure on the yuan, disappointing investors who anticipated measures to stimulate the economy.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 21, 2024
The prime rate has been cut almost in half, and we must work together to bring it down even more.
From State of the Union Address by Ronald Reagan
