Forex Term

Interest Rate

The rate set by a central bank that drives currency value.

An interest rate is the cost of borrowing a currency, set by its central bank. Higher rates tend to attract foreign capital and lift a currency, while cuts often weaken it. Rate expectations are one of the biggest long-term drivers of forex prices.

Example

A surprise interest-rate hike can push a currency sharply higher within minutes.

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