BusinessBackground – What is the base rate?To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoBusiness10/20/2015October 20, 2015A base rate increase would send shock waves through the financial markets. What would be the effects on the economy? Made in Germany explains the base interest rate. What makes it the linchpin of the financial markets?https://p.dw.com/p/1GrEgAdvertisement