Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2004 (5 changes)
Start of year1.00%
End of year2.25%Dec 31, 2004
Net change+125 bp5 hikes, 0 cuts
Average1.342%
Rank by level29 / 36
Changes in 2004
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2004 | 1.00% | 1.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 1.25% | 1.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 1.50% | 1.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Nov 10, 2004 | 1.75% | 2.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Dec 14, 2004 | 2.00% | 2.25% | 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
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%
2004: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.