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Economics

Interest Rates Policy

Quick fact

A 1% increase in the policy rate can take 12–18 months to fully ripple through the economy, affecting everything from business investment to consumer spending.

Why this is interesting

Every time a central bank changes interest rates, the cost of your mortgage, car loan, and even the price of groceries can shift. Why does a single number have such enormous power over the entire economy?