Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2001 (11 changes)
Start of year6.50%
End of year1.75%Dec 31, 2001
Net change-475 bp0 hikes, 11 cuts
Average3.90%
Rank by level31 / 33
Changes in 2001
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2001 | 6.50% | 6.00% | cut -50 bp |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 6.00% | 5.50% | cut -50 bp |
| Mar 20, 2001 | 5.50% | 5.00% | cut -50 bp |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 5.00% | 4.50% | cut -50 bp |
| May 15, 2001 | 4.50% | 4.00% | cut -50 bp |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 4.00% | 3.75% | cut -25 bp |
| Aug 21, 2001 | 3.75% | 3.50% | cut -25 bp |
| Sep 17, 2001 | 3.50% | 3.00% | cut -50 bp |
| Oct 2, 2001 | 3.00% | 2.50% | cut -50 bp |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 2.50% | 2.00% | cut -50 bp |
| Dec 11, 2001 | 2.00% | 1.75% | cut -25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2001
25%
19%
16.43%
15%
11.5%
9.75%
9.6%
9.5%
8.5%
8.5%
8.04%
7.75%
6.5%
6.5%
5.85%
5%
4.75%
4.75%
4.25%
4.25%
4%
4%
3.8%
3.75%
3.6%
3.25%
3.25%
2.75%
2.25%
2.25%
1.75%
1.75%
0.15%
Year-end rate over time
3.875%
3.625%
4.375%
5.375%
4.375%
0.125%
0.125%
1.625%
2.375%
1.375%
0.625%
0.375%
0.125%
0.125%
0.125%
0.125%
0.125%
0.125%
0.125%
4.25%
5.25%
4.25%
2.25%
1%
1.25%
1.75%
6.5%
2001: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.