Central Bank RatesUnited States policy rate in 2026 (1 changes)
Start of year3.625%
Latest3.875%Oct 6, 2026
Net change+25 bp1 hikes, 0 cuts
Average3.643%
Rank by level21 / 38
Changes in 2026
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 3.625% | 3.875% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2026
37%
14%
13.75%
12.25%
8%
7.25%
6.5%
6.5%
5.75%
5.75%
5.5%
5.25%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.35%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
3.875%
3.75%
3.75%
3.75%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
3%
2.75%
2.75%
2.5%
2.25%
2.25%
2.1%
1.75%
1.25%
1%
0%
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%
2026: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.