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WSJ Prime Rate Changes. The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (WSJ Prime Rate) is a measure of the U.S. prime rate, defined by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as "the base rate on corporate loans posted by at least 70% of the 10 largest U.S. banks". It is not the "best" rate offered by banks.
The current prime rate is 5.50%, up from 4.75% in June. It went into effect July 28, 2022. This is the fourth time in 2022 that the Federal Reserve has increased the prime rate.
The new increase means higher borrowing costs for car loans, home equity lines of credit and credit cards.
Prior to December 17, 2008, the Wall Street Journal followed a policy of changing its published prime rate when 23 out of 30 of the United States' largest banks changed their prime rates. Recognizing that fewer, larger banks now control most banking assets (that is, it is more concentrated), the Journal now publishes a rate reflecting the base ...
The prime rate published by The Wall Street Journal is the base rate on corporate loans posted by at least 70% of the 10 largest U.S. banks. ... CBS News. American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd ...
The prime interest rate, also known as the “U.S. prime rate” or “Wall Street Journal prime rate,” is determined by individual banks, helping them decide how much interest to charge for ...
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(Reuters) - Wall Street executives at the Reuters Next conference in New York expect a $7-trillion cash pile that proved invulnerable to falling interest rates in 2024 to start melting next year ...