The following is a list of key interest rates for major
industrialised nations.

This page is updated when interest rate changes are
announced. Rates changed since last update are marked "****"

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Country Key rates Rate (Previous) Change announced
U.S.........Federal funds 0-0.25% (1.00) Dec 16, 08

Discount rate 0.50% (1.25) Dec 16, 08
Japan.......
Overnight call rate target 0.30% (0.50) Oct 31, 08
Discount rate 0.50% (0.75) Oct 31, 08
Euro zone......
Min bid rate at refi tender 2.50% (3.25) Dec 04, 08
Marginal lending rate 3.00% (3.75) Dec 04, 08
Deposit rate 2.00% (2.75) Dec 04, 08
UK..........Repo rate 2.00% (3.00) Dec 04, 08
Canada......Overnight rate 1.50% (2.25) Dec 09, 08
Switzerland.....
Libor target range 0.00-1.00%(0.50-1.50) Dec 11, 08
Sweden......Repo rate 2.00% (3.75) Dec 04, 08
Australia...Cash rate 4.25% (5.25) Dec 02, 08
New Zealand Official Cash Rate 5.00% (6.50) Dec 04, 08
Denmark.....Lending rate 4.25% (5.00) Dec 04, 08

Discount rate 3.50% (4.00) Dec 04, 08
Norway......Deposit rate 3.00% (4.75) **** Dec 17, 08