The U.S. federal funds rate peaked in 2023 at its highest level since the 2007-08 financial crisis, reaching 5.33 percent by December 2023. A significant shift in monetary policy occurred in the second half of 2024, with the Federal Reserve implementing regular rate cuts. By December 2024, the rate had declined to 4.48 percent. What is a central bank rate? The federal funds rate determines the cost of overnight borrowing between banks, allowing them to maintain necessary cash reserves and ensure financial system liquidity. When this rate rises, banks become more inclined to hold rather than lend money, reducing the money supply. While this decreased lending slows economic activity, it helps control inflation by limiting the circulation of money in the economy. Historic perspective The federal funds rate historically follows cyclical patterns, falling during recessions and gradually rising during economic recoveries. Some central banks, notably the European Central Bank, went beyond traditional monetary policy by implementing both aggressive asset purchases and negative interest rates.

The U.S. federal funds effective rate underwent a dramatic reduction in early 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate plummeted from 1.58 percent in February 2020 to 0.65 percent in March, and further decreased to 0.05 percent in April. This sharp reduction, accompanied by the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program, was implemented to stabilize the economy during the global health crisis. After maintaining historically low rates for nearly two years, the Federal Reserve began a series of rate hikes in early 2022, with the rate moving from 0.33 percent in April 2022 to 5.33 percent in August 2023. The rate remained unchanged for over a year, before the Federal Reserve initiated its first rate cut in nearly three years in September 2024, bringing the rate to 5.13 percent. By December 2024, the rate was cut to 4.48 percent, signaling a shift in monetary policy in the second half of 2024. The first rate cut in 2025 then set the rate at 4.33 percent. What is the federal funds effective rate? The U.S. federal funds effective rate determines the interest rate paid by depository institutions, such as banks and credit unions, that lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight. Changing the effective rate in times of crisis is a common way to stimulate the economy, as it has a significant impact on the whole economy, such as economic growth, employment, and inflation. Central bank policy rates The adjustment of interest rates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was a coordinated global effort. In early 2020, central banks worldwide implemented aggressive monetary easing policies to combat the economic crisis. The U.S. Federal Reserve's dramatic reduction of its federal funds rate - from 1.58 percent in February 2020 to 0.05 percent by April - mirrored similar actions taken by central banks globally. While these low rates remained in place throughout 2021, mounting inflationary pressures led to a synchronized tightening cycle beginning in 2022, with central banks pushing rates to multi-year highs. By mid-2024, as inflation moderated across major economies, central banks began implementing their first rate cuts in several years, with the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank all easing monetary policy.

The benchmark interest rate in the United States was last recorded at 4.50 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Fed Funds Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The dataset shows Bank Rate, Fix Range LAF Rates, Cash Reserve Ratio, Marginal Standing Facility, Statutory Liquidity Ratio

Note: 1. Cash reserve ratio is as prescribed under Section 42(1) of the RBI Act, 1934. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is as prescribed under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. 2. The Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) system was operating on 'auction-based variable rate' during the period from April 27, 2001 to March 28, 2004, and moved to 'fixed rate' mode from March 29, 2004. 3. Till October 28, 2004, nomenclature of repo indicated absorption of liquidity and reverse repo meant injection of liquidity by the Reserve Bank. However, with effect from October 29, 2004 nomenclature of repo and reverse repo has been interchanged as per international usage. The current nomenclature is followed in this Table. 4. Since May 3, 2011 the repo rate is the single independently varying policy rate. The reverse repo rate is linked to the repo rate and was pegged at a 100 basis points below the repo rate. The peg was brought down to 50 basis points w.e.f. April 5, 2016. since April 6,2017 the rate is pegged at a 25 basis points below the repo rate. Since March 27, 2020 the reverse repo rate was adjusted to 40 basis point below the repo rate and w.e.f April 17, 2020, it is pegged to a 65 basis points below the repo rate. 5. Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) was introduced on April 08, 2022 at 3.75 per cent. The SDF rate is placed at 25 basis points below the policy repo rate and has replaced the fixed reverse repo rate as the floor of the LAF corridor since April 8, 2022.
6. The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) was introduced from the fortnight beginning May 7, 2011. Under the MSF, scheduled commercial banks could borrow overnight up to one per cent of their respective NDTL below the prescribed SLR, at a rate determined with a spread of 100 basis points above the repo rate. The borrowing limit was raised to up to two per cent below the prescribed SLR on April 17, 2012. This limit was temporarily increased to three per cent on March 27, 2020 for a period up to June 30, 2020 and subsequently extended up to September 30, 2020. The increased limit was further extended till September 30, 2021 on February 05, 2021 and then to December 31, 2021 on August 06, 2021. The spread of the MSF above the repo rate was increased to 300 basis points on July 15, 2013. The spread was narrowed to 200 basis points on September 20, 2013 and further to 150 basis points on October 7, 2013 before being restored to 100 basis points on October 29, 2013. The spread was reduced further to 50 basis points on April 5, 2016. The present spread w.e.f. April 6, 2017 is 25 basis points above the repo rate.

The Federal Reserve's balance sheet has undergone significant changes since 2007, reflecting its response to major economic crises. From a modest 0.9 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of 2007, it ballooned to approximately 6.76 trillion U.S. dollars by March 2025. This dramatic expansion, particularly during the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic - both of which resulted in negative annual GDP growth in the U.S. - showcases the Fed's crucial role in stabilizing the economy through expansionary monetary policies. Impact on inflation and interest rates The Fed's expansionary measures, while aimed at stimulating economic growth, have had notable effects on inflation and interest rates. Following the quantitative easing in 2020, inflation in the United States reached eight percent in 2022, the highest since 1991. However, by November 2024, inflation had declined to 2.7 percent. Concurrently, the Federal Reserve implemented a series of interest rate hikes, with the rate peaking at 5.33 percent in August 2023, before the first rate cut since September 2021 occurred in September 2024. Financial implications for the Federal Reserve The expansion of the Fed's balance sheet and subsequent interest rate hikes have had significant financial implications. In 2023, the Fed reported a negative net income of 114.3 billion U.S. dollars, a stark contrast to the 58.84 billion U.S. dollars profit in 2022. This unprecedented shift was primarily due to rapidly rising interest rates, which caused the Fed's interest expenses to soar to over 281 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Despite this, the Fed's net interest income on securities acquired through open market operations reached a record high of 174.53 billion U.S. dollars in the same year.

Chile Economic Expectations Evolution: Monetary Policy Rate: Current Month data was reported at 5.000 % pa in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.000 % pa for Feb 2025. Chile Economic Expectations Evolution: Monetary Policy Rate: Current Month data is updated monthly, averaging 3.500 % pa from Jan 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 219 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.250 % pa in Jun 2023 and a record low of 0.500 % pa in Jul 2021. Chile Economic Expectations Evolution: Monetary Policy Rate: Current Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Chile. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.M002: Monetary Policy Rate: Forecast.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of monetary policy on financial asset prices in Poland. Following Gürkaynak et al. (2005) I test how many factors adequately explain the variability of short-term interest rates around MPC meetings, finding that there are two such factors. The first one has a structural interpretation as a “current interest rate change” factor, and the second one as a “future interest rate changes” factor, with the latter related to MPC communication. Regression analysis shows that, controlling for foreign interest rates and global risk aversion, both MPC actions and communication matter for government bond yields, and that communication is more important for stock prices. Furthermore, the foreign exchange rate used to depreciate (appreciate) after MPC statements signalling tighter (easier) future monetary policy. However, the effect disappeared at the end of the sample. For most of the sample the exchange rate would appreciate (depreciate) or would not change in a statistically significant manner after an increase (a decrease) of the current interest rate. The results indicate that not only changes of the current interest rate but also MPC communication matters for financial asset prices in Poland. It has important implications for the conduct of monetary policy, especially in a low inflation and low interest rate environment.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 2.65 percent. This dataset provides - Euro Area Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Russia was last recorded at 21 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Russia Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Chile Economic Expectations Evolution: Monetary Policy Rate: Current Calendar Year data was reported at 4.750 % pa in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.750 % pa for Feb 2025. Chile Economic Expectations Evolution: Monetary Policy Rate: Current Calendar Year data is updated monthly, averaging 3.750 % pa from Jan 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 197 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.250 % pa in Oct 2022 and a record low of 0.500 % pa in May 2021. Chile Economic Expectations Evolution: Monetary Policy Rate: Current Calendar Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Chile. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.M002: Monetary Policy Rate: Forecast.

Historical dataset of the daily level of the federal funds rate back to 1954. The fed funds rate is the interest rate at which depository institutions (banks and credit unions) lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight, on an uncollateralized basis. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets eight times a year to determine the federal funds target rate.

High Frequency Indicator: The dataset contains year- and month-wise compiled data on policy rates fixed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for various financial policy and securities. These include data relating to Policy Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate, Bank Rate, Base Rate, MCLR (Overnight), Term Deposit Rate greater than Year, Savings Deposit Rate, Call Money Rate (Weighted Average), 91, 182, 654-Day Treasury Bill (Primary) Yield, 10-Year G-Sec Par Yield (FBIL), etc.

Notes:

1. Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds
2. Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds
3. Standing Deposit Facility is an overnight deposit facility that allows banks to park excess liquidity (money) and earn interest
4. Marginal Standing Facility rate is the interest rate at which RBI provides money to the scheduled commercial banks who are facing acute shortage of liquidity
5. The call money rate is the benchmark interest rate that banks charge brokers who are borrowing the money to fund margin loans. The call money rate, also known as the broker loan rate, typically isn't available to individuals, instead, investors pay the call money rate plus a service fee on a margin account.
6. Treasury bills or T-bills, which are money market instruments, are short term debt instruments issued by the Government of India and are presently issued in three tenors, namely, 91 days, 182 days and 364 days.
7. Government Securities (G-sec_ yield is a method to evaluate the broader trend of interest rates in the economy
8. Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) is the minimum rate at which a bank can lend to its customers on certain loans

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: Immediate Rates (< 24 Hours): Call Money/Interbank Rate: Total for United States (IRSTCI01USM156N) from Jul 1954 to Feb 2025 about interbank, overnight, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

The inflation rate in the United States declined significantly between June 2022 and January 2025, despite rising inflationary pressures towards the end of 2024. The peak inflation rate was recorded in June 2022, at 9.1 percent. In August 2023, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hit its highest level during the observed period, at 5.33 percent, and remained unchanged until September 2024, when the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate cut since September 2021. By January 2025, the rate dropped to 4.33 percent, signalling a shift in monetary policy. What is the Federal Reserve interest rate? The Federal Reserve interest rate, or the federal funds rate, is the rate at which banks and credit unions lend to and borrow from each other. It is one of the Federal Reserve's key tools for maintaining strong employment rates, stable prices, and reasonable interest rates. The rate is determined by the Federal Reserve and adjusted eight times a year, though it can be changed through emergency meetings during times of crisis. The Fed doesn't directly control the interest rate but sets a target rate. It then uses open market operations to influence rates toward this target. Ways of measuring inflation Inflation is typically measured using several methods, with the most common being the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI tracks the price of a fixed basket of goods and services over time, providing a measure of the price changes consumers face. At the end of 2023, the CPI in the United States was 158.11 percent, up from 153.12 a year earlier. A more business-focused measure is the producer price index (PPI), which represents the costs of firms.

The benchmark interest rate in Argentina was last recorded at 32 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Money Market Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about United States Policy Rate

• United States cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Effective Federal Funds Rate) was set at 4.33 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 4.33 % pa in the previous Jan 2025.
• US Policy Rate averaged 4.33 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Jul 1954 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 22.00 % pa in Dec 1980 and a record low of 0.04 % pa in Dec 2011.

CEIC calculates the Policy Rate using the last day update of daily series 'Effective Federal Funds Rate (UDLAA)'.


Related information about United States Policy Rate

• In the latest reports, US Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills: 3 Months was reported at 4.20 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Treasury Notes Yield: Constant Maturity: Nominal: 10 Years) was reported at 4.45 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 122.45 in Jan 2025.

Key information about Indonesia Policy Rate

• Indonesia cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Indonesia: BI-Rate) was set at 5.75 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 5.75 % pa in the previous Jan 2025.
• Indonesia Policy Rate averaged 5.25 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Jun 2015 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 6.25 % pa in Aug 2024 and a record low of 3.50 % pa in Jul 2022.

The Bank of Indonesia announced 7 Days Reverse Repo Rate as new policy rate effective August 19th, 2016. For Policy Rate prior to August 2016, please refer to the 1 Month Bank Indonesia Certificates Auction Rate. From 21 December 2023, Bank Indonesia will change the name of its policy rate to BI Rate, replacing the BI 7-Day Reverse Repo. The new name doesn't change the meaning or objectives of the BI-Rates as the monetary policy stance of Bank Indonesia, with operationalisation still referring to Bank Indonesia reverse repo transaction with a tenor of seven days. [COVID-19-IMPACT]


Related information about Indonesia Policy Rate

• In the latest reports, Indonesia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Indonesia: 3 Months Interbank was reported at 6.74 % pa in Jun 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Long Term Interest Rate: Month End: Indonesia: Government Bond Yield: 10 Years) was reported at 6.93 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Indonesia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 14,932.00 (USD/IDR) in Jun 2023.
• Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 111.62 in Jan 2025.

Key information about China Policy Rate

• China cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: China: Rediscount Rate) was set at 2.65 % pa in Jun 2023, compared with 2.75 % pa in the previous May 2023.
• China Policy Rate averaged 3.00 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Jan 2016 to Jun 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.30 % pa in Oct 2019 and a record low of 2.65 % pa in Jun 2023.

Other key monetary policy rates of The People's Bank of China are also 1-Year Nominal Lending Rate and 7-Day Reverse Repurchase Rate.


Related information about China Policy Rate

• In the latest reports, China Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: SHIBOR: 3 Months was reported at 2.22 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Treasury Bond Yield: Interbank: Spot Yield: 10 year) was reported at 2.65 % pa in Jun 2023.
• China Exchange Rate against USD averaged 6.99 (USD/RMB) in May 2023.
• Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 140.85 in Apr 2023.

The benchmark interest rate in Mexico was last recorded at 9.50 percent. This dataset provides - Mexico Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In January 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 21 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at 0.5 percent in January 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.9 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.