Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2018 (4 changes)
Start of year1.375%
End of year2.375%Dec 31, 2018
Net change+100 bp4 hikes, 0 cuts
Average1.782%
Rank by level21 / 38
Changes in 2018
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2018 | 1.375% | 1.625% | hike +25 bp |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 1.625% | 1.875% | hike +25 bp |
| Sep 27, 2018 | 1.875% | 2.125% | hike +25 bp |
| Dec 20, 2018 | 2.125% | 2.375% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2018
24%
8.25%
7.75%
6.75%
6.5%
6.5%
6%
4.75%
4.5%
4.35%
4.25%
3.25%
3%
3%
3%
2.75%
2.75%
2.75%
2.5%
2.5%
2.375%
2.25%
1.75%
1.75%
1.75%
1.75%
1.75%
1.5%
1.5%
0.9%
0.75%
0.75%
0.25%
0%
-0.1%
-0.5%
-0.65%
-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%
2018: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.