TopicExchange rates & FX
zinssatz · /ˈt͡sɪnsˌzat͡s/
zinssatz
zinssatz/ˈt͡sɪnsˌzat͡s/noun
cost of borrowing money, usually as a percent per year
Kosten der Geldaufnahme, meist als Jahresprozent
Rate differentials between countries can move exchange rates.
Zinsdifferenzen zwischen Ländern können Wechselkurse bewegen.
Examples
The central bank raised the interest rate to cool inflation.
A higher interest rate can attract foreign capital inflows.
Mortgage costs track the policy interest rate closely.
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