The Discount Rate Is the Rate Banks Charge One Another

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The discount rate is the rate banks charge one another for short-term loans.

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Definitions:

Moody's

A credit rating agency that evaluates the creditworthiness of borrowers, ranging from governments to private enterprises, and assigns ratings that reflect the risk of default.

Junk Bonds

High-risk, high-yield bonds rated below investment grade by credit rating agencies, often issued by companies with poorer credit ratings.

High-yield

Bonds that offer higher interest rates because they have lower credit ratings, reflecting a higher risk of default.

Rating

An assessment of the credit worthiness of a borrower in terms of their ability to pay back the debt, often applied to countries, companies, or individuals.