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

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 central bank kept its 1-year loan prime rate unchanged on Tuesday but cut its 5-year rate by 25 basis points to 3.95%.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 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 Reagan, Ronald