The term "base rate" can refer to different concepts depending on the context in which it's used. Here are a few common definitions: 1. **Banking and Finance**: In the context of banking, the base rate is the minimum interest rate set by a central bank for lending to other banks. This rate influences the interest rates that banks charge their customers for loans and pay on deposits. Central banks, such as the Federal Reserve in the U.S.
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