Rate History
A tracked fed dataset for our economy coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Australia's inflation hits 4% in August, RBA
Australia's annual inflation accelerated to 4% in August, driven by a 15% monthly surge in fuel prices, prompting the Reserve Bank to raise the cash...
Australian unemployment rises to 4.6% ahead of expected RBA
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.6% in August, its highest since the pandemic. Economists say households are taking on second...
Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens on Strong US Data and Rate
A sharp sell-off in global government bonds intensified as strong US business activity data fueled fears of economic overheating and further Federal
Fed Officials Project Higher Rates, Steady Jobless Rate
The Federal Reserve's latest economic projections show a higher path for interest rates and a stable unemployment rate through the end of the decade...
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year Low on Rate and Job
A key survey shows UK consumer sentiment fell to a three-year low in September, driven by fears of higher interest rates and job market insecurity...
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, in a split decision. Meanwhile, UK retail sales rose 0.9% in the...
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, warns
The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 3.75% but signaled a likely increase if high energy prices persist, citing Middle East conflict...
UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Fuel Prices Soar
UK inflation increased to 3.1% in August, driven by soaring motor fuel costs, putting pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate...
August CPI Data Key for Fed's September Rate Decision
The August Consumer Price Index report, due Friday, is the final major inflation data before the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week.
Trump urges Fed to cut rates after strong US
Donald Trump has called for an interest rate cut later this month, arguing that high rates put the US at an unfair disadvantage, following
July Personal Income and Outlays Data
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that personal income rose by $115.1 billion in July, while disposable personal income increased $125.9...
UK Inflation Reaches Four-Month High Due to Energy Bill Jump
The UK's inflation rate has risen to 2.9% in the year to July, driven by a sharp increase in energy bills, with gas prices soaring at their fastest...