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negative interest rate

NEG-ah-tiv IN-trest RAYT

ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈɪntrɪst reɪt

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negativeinterestrate

Dictionary meaning

monetary policy tool where the central bank charges commercial banks for holding excess reserves, incentivizing lending rather than saving

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