Wall Street Journal Prime Rate

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Definition: Wall Street Journal Prime Rate


Wall Street Journal Prime Rate


Full Definition of Wall Street Journal Prime Rate


The average prime rate from a consensus of lenders surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. Considered an index rate, The WSJ rate is often used as a basis for establishing short-term interest rates for various products at lenders such as banks, credit unions and mortgage brokers.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Wall Street Journal Prime Rate are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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