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.

From 2003 to 2025, the central banks of the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union exhibited remarkably similar interest rate patterns, reflecting shared global economic conditions. In the early 2000s, rates were initially low to stimulate growth, then increased as economies showed signs of overheating prior to 2008. The financial crisis that year prompted sharp rate cuts to near-zero levels, which persisted for an extended period to support economic recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to further rate reductions to historic lows, aiming to mitigate economic fallout. However, surging inflation in 2022 triggered a dramatic policy shift, with the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank significantly raising rates to curb price pressures. As inflation stabilized in late 2023 and early 2024, the ECB and Bank of England initiated rate cuts by mid-2024, and the Federal Reserve also implemented its first cut in three years, with forecasts suggesting a gradual decrease in all major interest rates between 2025 and 2026. Divergent approaches within the European Union While the ECB sets a benchmark rate for the Eurozone, individual EU countries have adopted diverse strategies to address their unique economic circumstances. For instance, Hungary set the highest rate in the EU at 13 percent in September 2023, gradually reducing it to 6.5 percent by October 2024. In contrast, Sweden implemented more aggressive cuts, lowering its rate to two percent by June 2025, the lowest among EU members. These variations highlight the complex economic landscape that European central banks must navigate, balancing inflation control with economic growth support. Global context and future outlook The interest rate changes in major economies have had far-reaching effects on global financial markets. Government bond yields, for example, reflect these policy shifts and investor sentiment. As of December 2024, the United States had the highest 10-year government bond yield among developed economies at 4.59 percent, while Switzerland had the lowest at 0.27 percent. These rates serve as important benchmarks for borrowing costs and economic expectations worldwide.

While interest rates in the United States declined ***** times by late 2024, average credit card interest rates did not immediately follow suit. This reveals itself when comparing the Federal Reserve interest rate against the APR, or annual percentage rates, of credit cards issued by commercial banks. The APR reached a record high in the country in 2024, likely adding to the growing credit card debt in the United States. This was below the APR of credit cards in a country like Brazil, however. It is expected that the credit card interest rates will continue to need time to catch up with the Fed interest rate.

FOMC Fed Funds Rate Projections - Low Range: 2 years of historical data from 2025 to 2027.

Chicago Fed National Activity Index in the United States increased to -0.10 points in June from -0.16 points in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for FOMC Summary of Economic Projections for the Fed Funds Rate, Range, Midpoint (FEDTARRM) from 2025 to 2027 about projection, federal, rate, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for All Employees, Federal (CES9091000001) from Jan 1939 to Jul 2025 about establishment survey, federal, government, employment, and USA.

United States - Chicago Fed Midwest Economy Index was 0.68741 Index Standard Deviation in May of 2021, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Chicago Fed Midwest Economy Index reached a record high of 4.31270 in September of 2020 and a record low of -9.68290 in June of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Chicago Fed Midwest Economy Index - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

3-Month Treasury Bill vs. Fed Funds Rate: 71 years of historical data from 1954 to 2025.

Treasury Deposits with Fed: 39 years of historical data from 1986 to 2025.

United States - Job Openings: Mining and Logging was 18.00000 Level in Thous. in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Job Openings: Mining and Logging reached a record high of 43.00000 in March of 2022 and a record low of 3.00000 in December of 2002. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Job Openings: Mining and Logging - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Federal Debt: Total Public Debt (GFDEBTN) from Q1 1966 to Q1 2025 about public, debt, federal, government, and USA.

Policy interest rates in the U.S. and Europe are forecasted to decrease gradually between 2024 and 2027, following exceptional increases triggered by soaring inflation between 2021 and 2023. The U.S. federal funds rate stood at **** percent at the end of 2023, the European Central Bank deposit rate at **** percent, and the Swiss National Bank policy rate at **** percent. With inflationary pressures stabilizing, policy interest rates are forecast to decrease in each observed region. The U.S. federal funds rate is expected to decrease to *** percent, the ECB refi rate to **** percent, the Bank of England bank rate to **** percent, and the Swiss National Bank policy rate to **** percent by 2025. An interesting aspect to note is the impact of these interest rate changes on various economic factors such as growth, employment, and inflation. The impact of central bank policy rates The U.S. federal funds effective rate, crucial in determining the interest rate paid by depository institutions, experienced drastic changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The subsequent slight changes in the effective rate reflected the efforts to stimulate the economy and manage economic factors such as inflation. Such fluctuations in the federal funds rate have had a significant impact on the overall economy. The European Central Bank's decision to cut its fixed interest rate in June 2024 for the first time since 2016 marked a significant shift in attitude towards economic conditions. The reasons behind the fluctuations in the ECB's interest rate reflect its mandate to ensure price stability and manage inflation, shedding light on the complex interplay between interest rates and economic factors. Inflation and real interest rates The relationship between inflation and interest rates is critical in understanding the actions of central banks. Central banks' efforts to manage inflation through interest rate adjustments reveal the intricate balance between economic growth and inflation. Additionally, the concept of real interest rates, adjusted for inflation, provides valuable insights into the impact of inflation on the economy.

Graph and download economic data for Liabilities and Capital: Liabilities: Federal Reserve Notes, Net of F.R. Bank Holdings: Change in Wednesday Level from Previous Wednesday Level (RESPPLLNXCH1NWW) from 2002-12-18 to 2025-08-13 about notes, liabilities, capital, Net, banks, depository institutions, and USA.

Philly Fed CAPEX Index in the United States increased to 17.10 points in July from 14.50 points in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Philly Fed CAPEX Index.

Graph and download economic data for Federal Funds Effective Rate (RIFSPFFNB) from 1954-07-01 to 2025-08-04 about funds, federal, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

United States Atlanta Fed Flexible CPI data was reported at -0.000 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.006 % for Mar 2025. United States Atlanta Fed Flexible CPI data is updated monthly, averaging 0.003 % from Jan 1967 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 700 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.037 % in Sep 2005 and a record low of -0.057 % in Nov 2008. United States Atlanta Fed Flexible CPI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Sticky-Price CPI.

This dataset provides values for DALLAS FED SERVICES INDEX reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Inflation Nowcasting Quarterly is a part of the Inflation Nowcasting indicator of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Graph and download economic data for Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) from 2018-04-03 to 2025-08-15 about financing, overnight, securities, rate, and USA.