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 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 benchmark interest rate in Peru was last recorded at 4.50 percent. This dataset provides - Peru Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Mongolia was last recorded at 12 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Mongolia Interest Rate - 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 Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS3MO) from 1981-09-01 to 2025-07-22 about bills, 3-month, maturity, Treasury, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

The benchmark interest rate in Azerbaijan was last recorded at 7 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Azerbaijan Interest Rate - 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 Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 20-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS20) from 1962-01-02 to 2025-07-22 about 20-year, maturity, Treasury, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

The benchmark interest rate in Australia was last recorded at 3.85 percent. This dataset provides - Australia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Oil prices hold steady on Tuesday, influenced by Chinese demand concerns and anticipation of the U.S. interest rate decision, impacting global market dynamics.

U.S. equities stay stable with slight movements as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. Notable stock changes include gains for Charles River Laboratories and Disney, while Super Micro Computer and Marvell Technology see declines.

The benchmark interest rate in Indonesia was last recorded at 5.25 percent. This dataset provides - Indonesia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Personal Saving Rate (PSAVERT) from Jan 1959 to May 2025 about savings, personal, rate, and USA.

The residential construction boom in 2020 and 2021 led to robust growth for fence contractors, driven by low interest rates that spurred increased housing starts and private home improvements. The landscape shifted when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in 2022 and 2023, slowing construction activity. Rate cuts and low housing stock in 2024 began to reverse trends and boost construction activity. Still, the Federal Reserve keeping rates steady in 2025 and uncertainty regarding the impact of tariffs have hindered new single-family housing starts in 2025. Also, challenges like labor shortages and fluctuating material costs have hindered profit. Industry revenue has been climbing at a CAGR of 3.8% over the past five years to total an estimated $24.7 billion in 2025, including an estimated increase of 1.1% in 2025. The surge in demand from residential construction early on and later from certain commercial markets boosted opportunities for fencing projects. Simultaneously, federal investments in infrastructure provided a steady stream of projects, particularly through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also, fence contractors have been buoyed by growth in commercial markets, particularly because of the warehouse and data center construction. Yet, growth wasn't without its hurdles. Labor shortages exacerbated by an aging workforce and perceptions of the construction sector as an unattractive field deterred younger workers, driving up wages to retain talent. In addition, soaring prices of raw materials like steel and wood affected costs, squeezing profit. Looking ahead, fence contractors will continue to enjoy growth. Commercial construction projects, especially hotels and AI data centers, will rise, benefiting fence contractors. Also, the continued allocation of IIJA construction funding will boost contractors. The trend toward sustainable and tech-integrated fencing solutions presents contractors with innovative avenues to attract a growing market segment interested in eco-friendly and advanced property protection. Uncertainty regarding interest rates and new single-family housing starts because of tariffs may hinder fence contractors. Labor shortages, increased competition and the potential for tariffs to hike material costs may continue challenging profit. Still, climbing disposable income levels may contribute to growth in expenditures on fencing for existing homes. Revenue is forecast to increase at a CAGR of 2.1% to total an estimated $27.4 billion through the end of 2030.

In 2021, the inflation rate in Ghana amounted to about 9.98 percent compared to the previous year. Ghana’s inflation peaked at almost 17.5 percent in 2016 and is predicted to decrease to 8 percent by 2030. Steady is best for inflationAccording to economists, a steady inflation rate between two and three percent is desirable to achieve a stable economy in a country. Inflation is the increase in the price level of consumer goods and services over a certain time period. A high inflation rate is often caused by excessive money supply and can turn into hyperinflation, i.e. if inflation occurs too quickly and rapidly, it can devalue currency and cause a recession and even economic collapse. This scenario is currently taking place in Venezuela , for example. The opposite of inflation, the decrease in the price level of goods and services below zero percent, is called deflation. While hyperinflation devalues money, deflation usually increases its value. Both events can damage an economy severely. Is Ghana’s economy at risk?Ghana’s economy is considered quite stable and fast-growing, and is rich in oil, diamonds, and gold. After struggling in the years around 2015 due to increased government spending and plummeting oil prices, it is now on an upswing again. This is also reflected in the decreasing inflation rate, and other key indicators like unemployment and rapid GDP growth support this theory. However, Ghana’s government debt is still struggling with the consequences of the 2015 crisis and forecast to keep skyrocketing during the next few years.

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To examine public attitudes to an incomes policy, undertaken in January 1974.
Main Topics:

Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions
First asking for the respondent's definition of an incomes policy, the survey then concentrates on the effects of such a policy, asking for agreement or disagreement with a series of statements concerning wages and incomes, respondent's choice of most acceptable reason for a pay rise from a given list of nine reasons and the respondent's attitude towards 'special cases'. Concerning the effect of an incomes policy on the respondent himself, information is obtained on whether respondent feels that such a policy would make him better off or not, what income level the respondent feels necessary to maintain a proper standard of living, whether the present government is doing enough for 'people like yourself', and, finally, what is understood by the phrase 'people like yourself', eliciting a subjective assessment of class.
The effect of an incomes policy on the country's economy, on a capable and hardworking person's chances of getting on, on Britain as a place to live and on the amount of government interference in everyday life is also assessed. All those in full-time employment were asked whether they would, unconditionally, accept a pay increase of 7p in the $ or less and whether they would accept the following if the government was thereby able to keep prices steady: such a limitation on their annual pay rise (if they would not accept it unconditionally), the imposition of fines on unions making strikes for wage claims above the level allowed by the incomes policy, or a total wage freeze. Two final questions ask for the respondent's opinion as to whether any government could keep prices steady and for his attitude to the pay freeze of 1973. Some questions in this survey were taken from W G Runciman's Relative Deprivation and Social Justice (data held as Survey 028).
Background Variables
Age, sex, party membership and support, union membership (and whether active member or not), geographical region, whether employed or not, type of job (manual, non-manual) and occupational class according to a four-point scale.

Oil prices stabilize after a decline, influenced by US economic signals, trade tensions, and Iran talks. Brent crude sees its largest monthly drop since 2022, with market indicators suggesting a tightening oil market.

The benchmark interest rate in China was last recorded at 3 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - China Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This analysis presents a rigorous exploration of financial data, incorporating a diverse range of statistical features. By providing a robust foundation, it facilitates advanced research and innovative modeling techniques within the field of finance.

Southern California Edison: A Steady Path to Floating Rates? (SCE-J)

Financial data:

• Historical daily stock prices (open, high, low, close, volume)

• Fundamental data (e.g., market capitalization, price to earnings P/E ratio, dividend yield, earnings per share EPS, price to earnings growth, debt-to-equity ratio, price-to-book ratio, current ratio, free cash flow, projected earnings growth, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, price to sales ratio, credit rating)

• Technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI, MACD, average directional index, aroon oscillator, stochastic oscillator, on-balance volume, accumulation/distribution A/D line, parabolic SAR indicator, bollinger bands indicators, fibonacci, williams percent range, commodity channel index)

Machine learning features:

• Feature engineering based on financial data and technical indicators

• Sentiment analysis data from social media and news articles

• Macroeconomic data (e.g., GDP, unemployment rate, interest rates, consumer spending, building permits, consumer confidence, inflation, producer price index, money supply, home sales, retail sales, bond yields)

Potential Applications:

• Stock price prediction

• Portfolio optimization

• Algorithmic trading

• Market sentiment analysis

• Risk management

Use Cases:

• Researchers investigating the effectiveness of machine learning in stock market prediction

• Analysts developing quantitative trading Buy/Sell strategies

• Individuals interested in building their own stock market prediction models

• Students learning about machine learning and financial applications

Additional Notes:

• The dataset may include different levels of granularity (e.g., daily, hourly)

• Data cleaning and preprocessing are essential before model training

• Regular updates are recommended to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the data

The benchmark interest rate in Israel was last recorded at 4.50 percent. This dataset provides - Israel Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Taiwan was last recorded at 2 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Taiwan Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.