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 benchmark interest rate in Mexico was last recorded at 8 percent. This dataset provides - Mexico Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.77 percent in the week ending July 4 of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States MBA 30-Yr Mortgage Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 6.000 % in Dec 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.250 % for Sep 2026. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.750 % from Jun 2008 (Median) to Dec 2026, with 75 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.250 % in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3.000 % in Sep 2015. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Quarterly.

Austria BMF Forecast: Interest Rate: Long Term: Annual Average data was reported at 2.500 % in 2027. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.800 % for 2026. Austria BMF Forecast: Interest Rate: Long Term: Annual Average data is updated yearly, averaging 0.650 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2027, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.500 % in 2024 and a record low of -0.200 % in 2021. Austria BMF Forecast: Interest Rate: Long Term: Annual Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Austria – Table AT.M002: Key Interest Rates: Forecast.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 3.350 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.913 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 4.625 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2026, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.833 % in 1990 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

The benchmark interest rate In the Euro Area was last recorded at 2.15 percent. This dataset provides - Euro Area Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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

Norway NO: Short-Term Interest Rate: Single Hit Scenario data was reported at 0.343 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.672 % for 2020. Norway NO: Short-Term Interest Rate: Single Hit Scenario data is updated yearly, averaging 6.827 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2021, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.367 % in 1982 and a record low of 0.343 % in 2021. Norway NO: Short-Term Interest Rate: Single Hit Scenario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. IRS - Short-term interest rate Short-term interest:https://stats.oecd.org/glossary/detail.asp?ID=1394; 3-month NIBOR rate (euro-kroner interest rates based on monthly averages of quoted daily selling rates for five big banks)

Norway NO: Short-Term Interest Rate data was reported at 3.573 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.198 % for 2025. Norway NO: Short-Term Interest Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 6.218 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2026, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.367 % in 1982 and a record low of 0.504 % in 2021. Norway NO: Short-Term Interest Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. IRS - Short-term interest rate; 3-month NIBOR rate (euro-kroner interest rates based on monthly averages of quoted daily selling rates for five big banks)

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 1.600 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.975 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 2.938 % from Dec 1987 (Median) to 2026, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.750 % in 1990 and a record low of -0.525 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 2.000 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.375 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 0.719 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2026, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.625 % in 2023 and a record low of -0.500 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 2.000 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.375 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 0.719 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2026, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.625 % in 2023 and a record low of -0.500 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

Canada CA: Long-Term Interest Rate: Government Bonds data was reported at 2.900 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.018 % for 2025. Canada CA: Long-Term Interest Rate: Government Bonds data is updated yearly, averaging 5.541 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2026, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.989 % in 1981 and a record low of 0.753 % in 2020. Canada CA: Long-Term Interest Rate: Government Bonds data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. IRL - Long-term interest rate on government bonds; Yield 10-year federal government benchmark bond)

The benchmark interest rate in Norway was last recorded at 4.25 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Norway Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 2.000 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.375 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 0.719 % from Dec 1999 (Median) to 2026, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.625 % in 2023 and a record low of -0.500 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

August 2024 marked a significant shift in the UK's monetary policy, as it saw the first reduction in the official bank base interest rate since August 2023. This change came after a period of consistent rate hikes that began in late 2021. In a bid to minimize the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of England cut the official bank base rate in March 2020 to a record low of *** percent. This historic low came just one week after the Bank of England cut rates from **** percent to **** percent in a bid to prevent mass job cuts in the United Kingdom. It remained at *** percent until December 2021 and was increased to one percent in May 2022 and to **** percent in October 2022. After that, the bank rate increased almost on a monthly basis, reaching **** percent in August 2023. It wasn't until August 2024 that the first rate decrease since the previous year occurred, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy. Why do central banks adjust interest rates? Central banks, including the Bank of England, adjust interest rates to manage economic stability and control inflation. Their strategies involve a delicate balance between two main approaches. When central banks raise interest rates, their goal is to cool down an overheated economy. Higher rates curb excessive spending and borrowing, which helps to prevent runaway inflation. This approach is typically used when the economy is growing too quickly or when inflation is rising above desired levels. Conversely, when central banks lower interest rates, they aim to encourage borrowing and investment. This strategy is employed to stimulate economic growth during periods of slowdown or recession. Lower rates make it cheaper for businesses and individuals to borrow money, which can lead to increased spending and investment. This dual approach allows central banks to maintain a balance between promoting growth and controlling inflation, ensuring long-term economic stability. Additionally, adjusting interest rates can influence currency values, impacting international trade and investment flows, further underscoring their critical role in a nation's economic health. Recent interest rate trends Between 2021 and 2024, most advanced and emerging economies experienced a period of regular interest rate hikes. This trend was driven by several factors, including persistent supply chain disruptions, high energy prices, and robust demand pressures. These elements combined to create significant inflationary trends, prompting central banks to raise rates in an effort to temper spending and borrowing. However, in 2024, a shift began to occur in global monetary policy. The European Central Bank (ECB) was among the first major central banks to reverse this trend by cutting interest rates. This move signaled a change in approach aimed at addressing growing economic slowdowns and supporting growth.

Croatia Short-Term Interest Rate data was reported at 2.057 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.432 % for 2025. Croatia Short-Term Interest Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 2.439 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2026, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.962 % in 2009 and a record low of -0.549 % in 2021. Croatia Short-Term Interest Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Croatia – Table HR.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. IRS - Short-term interest rate; Interest Rates on Deposits on the Interbank Money Market, in BGN, over one month.

The benchmark interest rate in Canada was last recorded at 2.75 percent. This dataset provides - Canada Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 5.000 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.375 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 5.938 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2026, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.750 % in 2005 and a record low of 3.500 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual.