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
A lot of loans are tied to the prime rate and other benchmarks driven by the Fed’s short-term targets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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 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
