Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2005 (8 changes)
Start of year2.25%
End of year4.25%Dec 31, 2005
Net change+200 bp8 hikes, 0 cuts
Average3.191%
Rank by level25 / 37
Changes in 2005
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2005 | 2.25% | 2.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 2.50% | 2.75% | hike +25 bp |
| May 3, 2005 | 2.75% | 3.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 3.00% | 3.25% | hike +25 bp |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 3.25% | 3.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Sep 20, 2005 | 3.50% | 3.75% | hike +25 bp |
| Nov 1, 2005 | 3.75% | 4.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Dec 13, 2005 | 4.00% | 4.25% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2005
18%
13.5%
12.75%
12%
9.97%
8.5%
8.37%
8.27%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7%
6.25%
6%
6%
6%
5.75%
5.58%
5.5%
4.75%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.25%
3.25%
3.25%
3%
2.4%
2.25%
2.25%
2%
1.5%
1%
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%
2005: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.