Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2007 (3 changes)
Start of year5.25%
End of year4.25%Dec 31, 2007
Net change-100 bp0 hikes, 3 cuts
Average5.049%
Rank by level27 / 38
Changes in 2007
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2007 | 5.25% | 4.75% | cut -50 bp |
| Oct 31, 2007 | 4.75% | 4.50% | cut -25 bp |
| Dec 11, 2007 | 4.50% | 4.25% | cut -25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2007
15.75%
13.75%
11.25%
11%
10%
10%
9.5%
8.25%
8%
7.75%
7.57%
7.5%
7.5%
7.47%
6.75%
6.25%
6%
5.75%
5.5%
5.5%
5.25%
5.25%
5%
5%
5%
4.81%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
4%
4%
3.5%
3.5%
3.25%
3.25%
2.75%
0.5%
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%
2007: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.