TopicExchange rates & FX
protsentnaya stavka · /prɐˈt͡sɛnt.nəjə ˈstaf.kə/
процентная ставка
protsentnaya stavka/prɐˈt͡sɛnt.nəjə ˈstaf.kə/noun
cost of borrowing money, usually as a percent per year
стоимость заимствования денег, обычно в процентах годовых
Rate differentials between countries can move exchange rates.
Разница ставок между странами может двигать курсы.
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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