der Referenzzins
Translation
reference interest rate
Examples
Die Referenzzinsen sind gestiegen.
The reference interest rates have risen.
Die Bank passt die Kreditzinsen an die Referenzzinsen an.
The bank adjusts the lending rates to the reference interest rates.
Grammar Patterns
the reference interest rates Die Referenzzinsen beeinflussen die Wirtschaft.
Similar Words
Leitzins (key interest rate), Basiszinssatz (base rate)
Etymology
Composed of 'Referenz' (reference) and 'Zinsen' (interest rates).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'reference' point for all other interest rates, just like in English.