Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2006 (4 changes)
Start of year4.25%
End of year5.25%Dec 31, 2006
Net change+100 bp4 hikes, 0 cuts
Average4.96%
Rank by level20 / 38
Changes in 2006
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2006 | 4.25% | 4.50% | hike +25 bp |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 4.50% | 4.75% | hike +25 bp |
| May 10, 2006 | 4.75% | 5.00% | hike +25 bp |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 5.00% | 5.25% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2006
17.5%
14%
13.3%
13.25%
11%
9.75%
9%
8.75%
8%
7.5%
7.5%
7.25%
7.25%
7.02%
6.75%
6.25%
6.25%
6.12%
5.81%
5.25%
5.25%
5.2%
5%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.25%
4%
3.75%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
2.5%
2%
0.25%
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%
2006: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.