interest rate

US /ˈɪn.trəst ˌreɪt/
UK /ˈɪn.trəst ˌreɪt/
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процентная ставка

the proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.

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The central bank decided to raise the interest rate to control inflation.
Центральный банк решил повысить процентную ставку для контроля над инфляцией.
A low interest rate can encourage borrowing and economic growth.
Низкая процентная ставка может стимулировать заимствования и экономический рост.