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cut rate

noun

  1. a price, fare, or rate below the standard charge.



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Other Word Forms

  • cut-rate adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cut rate1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Growth in the UK economy remains somewhat sluggish, putting pressure on policymakers to cut rates to boost investment and growth.

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While many expect the Fed to pause or even cut rates, there’s always a chance rates could move unexpectedly, especially with global trade tensions heating up.

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The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee cut rates to the current level of 4.5% in February.

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The Federal Reserve has not cut rates so far this year, after lowering them by a percentage point late last year.

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Traders on Wednesday kept their bets it will continue to cut rates this year.

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