TopicExchange rates & FX
interest rate · /ˈɪn.trəst reɪt/
interest rate
interest rate/ˈɪn.trəst reɪt/noun
cost of borrowing money, usually as a percent per year
gastos sa pangungutang, madalas bilang porsyento bawat taon
Rate differentials between countries can move exchange rates.
Maaaring igalaw ng rate differentials sa pagitan ng bansa ang exchange rates.
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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