prime rate

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Major Chinese lenders left the one-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and the five-year rate at 3.5% since May last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

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

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’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