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The nominal interest rate is the simple interest charged on a loan or paid on a deposit. Real interest is nominal interest after taking inflation's effects into account. Economists, as well as lenders ...

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Nominal means unadjusted for inflation or simply a face value in finance. Nominal fees are minor compared to the main product or service cost. Market values of stocks and bonds can differ ...