MACRO GLOSSARY

What is Interest Rates?

The cost of borrowing money, set by central banks through their policy rate. Higher interest rates typically slow economic activity and pressure equity valuations, while lower rates stimulate spending and support risk assets.

Related Terms

Central Bank
Macro
Monetary Policy
Macro
Bond Yield
Macro
Inflation
Macro
CPI (Consumer Price Index)
Macro
Fed Funds Rate
Macro
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