Central Bank RatesHong Kong policy rate in 2004 (5 changes)
Start of year2.50%
End of year3.75%Dec 31, 2004
Net change+125 bp5 hikes, 0 cuts
Average2.843%
Rank by level20 / 36
Changes in 2004
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2004 | 2.50% | 2.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 2.75% | 3.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Sep 22, 2004 | 3.00% | 3.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Nov 11, 2004 | 3.25% | 3.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Dec 15, 2004 | 3.50% | 3.75% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2004
18%
17.75%
17%
13%
10%
9.5%
8.75%
8.5%
7.92%
7.5%
6.75%
6.5%
6.5%
6.5%
6%
5.58%
5.25%
4.75%
4.75%
3.75%
3.7%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
2.7%
2.5%
2.5%
2.5%
2.25%
2.25%
2.15%
2%
2%
2%
1.75%
0.75%
Year-end rate over time
4.25%
4%
4.75%
5.75%
4.75%
0.5%
0.5%
2.49%
2.75%
1.75%
1%
0.75%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
5.75%
6.75%
5.75%
3.75%
2.5%
2.75%
3.25%
8%
2004: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.