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.

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Key information about United States Long Term Interest Rate

• United States Treasury Notes Yield: Constant Maturity: Nominal: 10 Years was reported at 4.45 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 4.63 % pa in the previous month.
• US Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Apr 1953 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 15.32 % pa in Sep 1981 and a record low of 0.62 % pa in Jul 2020.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Federal Reserve Board.

• In the latest reports, US Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Treasury Bills: 3 Months was reported at 4.20 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Effective Federal Funds Rate) was set at 4.33 % pa in Feb 2025.

The dataset shows structure of interest rates

Note: 1. For the year 1995-96, interest rate on deposits of maturity above 3 years, and from 1996-97 onwards, interest rates on deposit for all the maturities refer to the deposit rates of 5 major public sector banks as at end-March. 2. From 1994-95 onwards, data on minimum general key lending rates prescribed by RBI refers to the prime lending rates of 5 major public sector banks. 3. For 2011-12, data on deposit rates and Base rates of 5 major public sector banks refer to the period up to July 31, 2010. From July 1, 2010 BPLR System is replaced by Base Rate System. Accordingly the data reflects the Base Rate of five major public sector banks. Data for 2010-11 for Call/Notice Money rates are average of April-July 2010. 4. Data for dividend rate and yield rate for units of UTI are based on data received from Unit Trust of India. 5. Data on annual(gross) redemption yield of Government of India securities are based on redemption yield which is computed from 2000-01 as the mean of the daily weighted average yield of the transactions in each traded security. The weight is calculated as the share of the transaction in a given security in the aggregated value. 6. Data on prime lending rates for IDBI, IFCI and ICICI for the year 1999-00 relates to long-term prime lending rates in January 2000. 7. Data on prime lending rates for State Financial Corporation for all the years and for other term lending institutions from 2002-03 onwards relate to long-term (over 36-month) PLR. 8. Data on prime lending rate of IIBI/ IRBI from 2003-04 onwards relate to single PLR effective July 31, 2003. 9. IDBI ceased to be term lending institution on its conversion into a banking entity effective October 11, 2004. 10. ICICI ceased to be a term-lending institution after its merger with ICICI Bank. 11. Figures in brackets indicate lending rate charged to small-scale industries. 12. IFCI has become a non-bank financial company. 13. IIBI is in the process of voluntary winding up. 14. Figures for 2015-16 are as on July 14, 2015. 15. 2024-25 data : As on September 1, 2024; except for WALRs, WADTDR and 1-year median MCLR (July 2023). 16. * : Data on deposit and lending rates relate to five major Public Sector Banks up to 2003-04. While for the subsequent years, they relate to five major banks. 17. # : Savings deposit rate from 2011-12 onwards relates to balance up to 1 lakh. Savings deposit rate was deregulated with effect from October 25, 2011. 18. $ : Data on Weighted Average Lending Rates (WALRs), weighted Average Domestic Term Deposit Rate (WADTDR) and 1-year median marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) pertain to all scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and SFBs). 19. Data on lending rates in column (7) relate to Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (BPLR) for the period 2004-05 to 2009-10; Base Rate for 2010-11 to 2015-16 and Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) (overnight) for 2016-17 onwards. BPLR system was replaced by the Base Rate System from July 1, 2010, which, in turn, was replaced by the MCLR System effective April 1, 2016.

Real interest rate (%) in New Zealand was reported at --1.7229 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. New Zealand - Real interest rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Concept: Average interest rate from new credit operations started in the reference period, which are under regulation by the National Monetary Council (CMN) or linked to budget funds. The rate is weighted by the value of operations. Refers to special financing operations which require proof of proper use of funds, linked to medium and long term production and investments projects. Funds origins are shares of checking accounts and savings accounts and funds from governmental programs. Source: Central Bank of Brazil – Statistics Department 25502-month-average-interest-rate-of-earmarked-new-credit-operations---households---bndes-funds---a 25502-month-average-interest-rate-of-earmarked-new-credit-operations---households---bndes-funds---a

Shows 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.

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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.

Table B.3.1 presents quarterly mortgage rate data specific to the Irish market. These data include all euro and non-euro denominated mortgage lending in the Republic of Ireland only. New business refers to new mortgage lending drawdowns during the quarter, broken down by type of interest rate product (i.e. fixed, tracker and SVR). The data also provide further breakdown of mortgages for principal dwelling house (PDH) and buy-to-let (BTL) properties. Renegotiations of existing loans are not included.

As of the third quarter of 2024, 72-month new car loans granted by commercial banks in the United States had an interest rate of **** percent. Meanwhile, auto loans at finance companies had an interest rate of **** percent, which is lower than the average rate in commercial banks. The finance rates for new cars have only decreased at finance companies.

As of January 2025, financing the purchase of used cars was generally more expensive than for new cars. The average interest rate of a loan with a maturity of 60 months was **** percent for used cars and **** percent for new cars. Nevertheless, the monthly payments of car loans were on average higher for new units than for used ones in 2024. That was mainly because the amount financed for new cars tends to be higher.

The benchmark interest rate in New Caledonia was last recorded at 2 percent. This dataset provides - New Caledonia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The average quarterly interest rate for new consumer credit and other loans with an initial fixed rate of less than one year in the Netherlands from decreased overall between 2003 and 2021. In the third quarter of 2021, the interest rate was 2.1 percent. This is an increase when compared to the previous quarter. The source states that the interest rates are calculated by taking the average (weighted by the size of the new contracts or outstanding amounts) of the reporting banks' interest rates.

Papua New Guinea PG: Interest Rate Spread data was reported at 8.190 % pa in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.870 % pa for 2015. Papua New Guinea PG: Interest Rate Spread data is updated yearly, averaging 9.340 % pa from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.420 % pa in 1998 and a record low of 5.580 % pa in 1997. Papua New Guinea PG: Interest Rate Spread data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank: Interest Rates. Interest rate spread is the interest rate charged by banks on loans to private sector customers minus the interest rate paid by commercial or similar banks for demand, time, or savings deposits. The terms and conditions attached to these rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.; ; International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.; Median;

Table B.2.1 provides monthly data on new euro-denominated deposit and loan agreements between euro area households or NFCs and credit institutions resident in Ireland.

Graph and download economic data for 10-Year Real Interest Rate (REAINTRATREARAT10Y) from Jan 1982 to Jun 2025 about 10-year, interest rate, interest, real, rate, and USA.

These rates are the daily secondary market quotation on the most recently auctioned Treasury Bills for each maturity tranche (4-week, 13-week, 26-week, and 52-week) that Treasury currently issues new Bills. Market quotations are obtained at approximately 3:30 PM each business day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Bank Discount rate is the rate at which a Bill is quoted in the secondary market and is based on the par value, amount of the discount and a 360-day year. The Coupon Equivalent, also called the Bond Equivalent, or the Investment Yield, is the bill's yield based on the purchase price, discount, and a 365- or 366-day year. The Coupon Equivalent can be used to compare the yield on a discount bill to the yield on a nominal coupon bond that pays semiannual interest.

Between January and June 2024, the average interest rate for new time deposits with a maturity of three to less than six months in Japan stood at about 0.13 percent per annum. The average interest rate increased by around 0.02 percentage points compared to the previous year.