U.S. Rates and Averages
| Prime Rate | 3.25% | 30-year Fixed Mortgage | 4.82% |
| Discount Rate (primary) | 0.50% | 15-year Fixed Mortgage | 4.56% |
| Discount Rate (secondary) | 1.00% | U.S. Savings EE Bonds | 1.30% |
| Federal Funds Target Rate | 0.25% | U.S. Savings I Bonds | 5.64% |
| Broker Call Rate | 2.00% |
Find a historical record of the Prime Rate in the US
Foreign Prime Rates
|
Canada
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4.25%
|
|
Japan
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1.88%
|
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Germany
|
3.75%
|
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Switzerland
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3.20%
|
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Britain
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5.00%
|
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Hong Kong
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5.50%
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Australia
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7.00%
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Central Bank Rates
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China
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7.47%
|
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Hong Kong
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3.50%
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India
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9.00%
|
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Japan
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0.50%
|
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European Monetary Union
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4.25%
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Switzerland
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2.75%
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Canada
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3.00%
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Brazil
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13.00%
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Interest Rate Report
Internationally central banks have been raising interest rates with the central banks in Egypt, Australia, Taiwan, Norway, and Brazil all increasing interest rates within the last 90 days. The United States and Canada have been two largest countries to decrease central bank rates within the last 120 days. The forecast for world interest rates for the last half of 2008 calls for higher central bank rates. The Bank of England and the European Central Bank will be amongst the most closely watched banks as potential bellweathers of the rest of Europe.
Posted 4/16/2009
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