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Discount Rate

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The interest rate charged to commercial banks for loans from the central bank, affecting monetary policy.

The discount rate is the interest rate central banks charge commercial banks for loans, influencing overall monetary policy and the cost of borrowing. Adjustments to this rate can signal changes in economic policy, affecting investment decisions and currency values.

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