Key Skill: Explain how changes in interest rates impact on savings and borrowing.
Study the graph showing ECB interest rates from 2022 to 2025.
A. State whether the following statements are True or False. Statement The ECB interest rate decreased between 2022 and 2023 Savings would likely increase in 2023 compared to 2022 Interest rates fell between 2023 and 2024 Interest rates in 2025 were lower than in 2022
B. Explain how the increase in interest rates between 2022 and 2023 would affect: (a) Savings (b) Borrowing
Key Skill: Explain how changes in interest rates impact on individuals, businesses and the economy
C. State whether the following statements are True or False.
Statement Higher interest rates increase repayments reducing disposable income Lower interest rates increase borrowing because loans are cheaper Higher interest rates reduce consumer spending
Lower interest rates can increase economic growth by increasing borrowing and spending