Rate

Rate may refer to:

Science and finance

Rate function, a function used to quantify the probabilities of a rare event

Rates (tax), a type of taxation system used to fund local government

Reaction rate in Chemistry

Exchange rate, specifies how much one currency is worth in terms of the other

Human growth

Birth rate, the natality or childbirths per 1,000 people per year

Mortality rate, a measure of the number of deaths in some population

Other uses

Rate (mathematics), a specific kind of ratio, in which two measurements are related to each other (often with respect to time)

Rate of travel, or velocity
Bit rate, number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time

Rate of travel, or velocity

Bit rate, number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time

Naval rating or rate, terms used to designate specialty or seniority of enlisted naval personnel

Rate of a ship, a term indicating a sail ship's firepower in the British Royal Navy

Rates (Portuguese parish), a Portuguese parish and town located in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim

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HIV on the rise among heterosexuals

This is Money 23 Sep 2018

HIV rates among heterosexuals are rising in Australia and almost half of those diagnosed are unaware they've been living with the virus for four or more years ... the rise "concerning" ... Prof Guy believes the rise in heterosexual diagnoses is the result of "sub-optimal" testing rates ... Experts say the rise in HIV rates is partly due to a lack of awareness....

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More of us have become obese in the past decade, and that puts us at risk

Redlands Daily Facts 23 Sep 2018

According to the annual Centers for Disease Control Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, obesity rates continue to rise in the U.S. In 2017, seven states had obesity rates of 35 percent or higher. Obesity rates by state. In 1990, the state with the highest rate of obesity among residents was Mississippi, at 15 percent. By 2006, its rate had ... rise....

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Rate wolf is at the door

Hong Kong Standard 23 Sep 2018

On Friday, the Hong Kong dollar surged against the greenback by the most in 15 years, rising nearly 500 basis points toward the strong end of the peg, during which the exchange rate had risen past the 7.80 mark at one stage ... HSBC's move to adjust upward the interest rates of fixed deposits reinforced that conviction ... When interest rates rise, the property sector would be the first to take a battering....

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The PTI’s budget

The News International 23 Sep 2018

During its campaign for Election 2018, the PTI maintained that it would bring a much-needed change to the country ... This mini-budget will add a financial burden on the people who are already grappling with rising rates of inflation. Zahid Ali Khan ( Rawalpindi ) ... This mini-budget will add a financial burden on the people who are already grappling with rising rates of inflation. Zahid Ali Khan ( Rawalpindi ). ....

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Jittery times for mortgage borrowers

Hong Kong Standard 23 Sep 2018

Hongkongers should watch out for investment risks amid expectations that banks will increase interest rates for the first time since 2006, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po ... "We expect banks to hike the prime rate twice this year by a total of 50 basis points, as the interbank rate rises with a shrinking liquidity pool and the Fed hikes," said Frank Lee, acting chief investment officer for North Asia at DBS Bank (HK)....

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4 Reasons Wall Street Is Dead Wrong About This 6.7% Yielding Stock

Seeking Alpha 23 Sep 2018

Analyst Projected 10 Year AFFO/share Growth Rate ... S&P Credit Rating. Average Interest Rate ... This means its business model is at low risk of rising interest rates ... Over the next 10 years, analysts think the REIT is likely to generate 3.8% CAGR cash flow growth which means the dividend is likely to rise at the same rate ... That in turn requires the stock rising 64% above its dividend growth rate in the future for the yield to mean revert....

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Is The Great Rotation Into Equities After A 37-Year Run In Bonds Finally Upon Us?

Seeking Alpha 23 Sep 2018

interest rates. Is an inverted yield curve next? An inverted yield curve (where short-term interest rates exceed long-term yields) has often presaged economic recessions ... Fed has started to remove excess accommodation in monetary policy, and short-term rates have risen ... long-term interest rates ... long-term interest rates? ... long-term yields rise much) ... rates, the markets implicitly expect a stable to weakening U.S....

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Realty Income Corporation: Business Update And Financial Performance Q2 2018

Seeking Alpha 23 Sep 2018

E-commerce giants have put considerable pressure on some REIT stocks, and rising interest rates are also a concern for investors ... This will show us if rising interest rates and pressure from the e-commerce giants have had an impact on the results ... This enables it to access capital markets and borrow at lower rates vs ... The company invested $347 MM (Million) in property acquisitions that were leased to investment-grade-rated tenants....

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S&P maintains Jordan’s credit rating, stable outlook

The Jordan Times 23 Sep 2018

“We could raise the ratings if Jordan’s external imbalances were to significantly narrow for a sustained period, or if terms of trade were to stabilise ... “Lenders and investors also look at the economic situation in Jordan and take other factors into consideration such as the increase in public debt, rise in debt service, high poverty and unemployment rates,” Zawaneh added, underlining the need for tangible reforms....

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FPCCI regrets reversal of ban on non-filers

Dawn 23 Sep 2018

The federation also demanded the increased tax rate for the salaried class should be withdrawn and be reversed to the previous level as given in the Finance Act 2018, adding that the rise in the tax rate of the salaried class was not justified as this was the only segment of the society who cannot evade the tax, as it was deducted from the source....

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As US raises interest rates, Fed may turn more hawkish

This is Money 23 Sep 2018

By 2020, the Fed expects interest rates to be sligthly higer than "neutral" ... But with the US economy robust, the Fed has repeatedly signaled it expects to continue "gradual" increases in the rate used to set everything from car loans to mortgages ... "With government stimulus in the pipeline providing tailwinds to demand over the next two years, it appears reasonable to expect the shorter-run neutral rate to rise somewhat," Brainard said....

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Journal Poll: Crime, education are top concerns for most NM voters

Albuquerque Journal 23 Sep 2018

Democrats and Republicans rated it equally problematic ... Though graduation rates have improved, only 71 percent of the state’s high school students reach the finish line in four years ... “We’ve had rising crime rates in the state, not just in Albuquerque, and it’s something that people talk about and are concerned about,” he said....

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Low interest rates spawn rise in number of zombie firms: BIS

Reuters 23 Sep 2018

Decades of falling interest rates have led to a sharp increase in the number of "zombie" firms, a report for the Bank for International Settlements said, potentially threatening economic growth and preventing interest rates from rising ... ....

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