prime rate
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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
Possibly the most telling statistic tracks the difference between borrowing benchmarks, such as the prime rate, and what you pay on your credit card.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
China announced on Friday it was keeping its benchmark lending rates unchanged, with the one-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.45% and the five-year LPR at 4.20%, in line with market expectations.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
The inflationary expectations that led to a 21 1/2-percent interest prime rate and soaring mortgage rates 2 years ago are now reduced by almost half.
From State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald
