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5.33%

Federal Funds Rate

5.50%

Discount Rate

Current Treasury Yield Rates

U.S 1-Month

5.48%

U.S 3-Month

5.46%

U.S 6-Month

5.44%

U.S 1-Year

5.25%

U.S 2-Year

5.04%

U.S 3-Years

4.87%

U.S 5-Year

4.72%

U.S 7-Years

4.71%

U.S 10-Year

4.69%

U.S 20-Year

4.90%

The chart displays an inverted yield curve for U.S. Treasury bonds, with short-term yields higher than long-term, suggesting economic downturn concerns. The Federal Funds Rate is at 5.33%.

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Federal Funds Rate

5.33%

This is the interest rate at which depository institutions trade federal funds (balances held at Federal Reserve Banks) with each other overnight. The rate is determined by the market but influenced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, and it serves as a benchmark for many other interest rates in the economy.

Update Frequency: Monthly
Observation Period: Apr 01, 2024

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)

Discount Rate

5.50%

This is the interest rate the Federal Reserve charges commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from their regional Federal Reserve Bank's lending facility—the discount window. It is typically set above the federal funds rate and serves as a signal of the Fed's monetary policy stance.

Update Frequency: Daily
Observation Period: Apr 30, 2024

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)

Bank Prime Rate

8.50%

Often referred to simply as the prime rate, this is the interest rate that commercial banks charge their most credit-worthy customers, typically large corporations. The prime rate is usually approximately 3% above the federal funds rate and serves as a base for various lending rates for different types of credit products.

Update Frequency: Daily
Observation Period: Apr 24, 2024

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)

US 10-Year Gov. Bond

4.69%

The yield on the 10-year Treasury note is a key benchmark for long-term interest rates, including mortgage rates. It reflects the return an investor will receive by holding the bond to maturity. Investors closely watch changes in the yield as a signal of investor sentiment about the economy.

Update Frequency: Daily
Observation Period: Apr 30, 2024

Source: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (US)

Inflation Rate

3.48%

The inflation rate measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a market basket of goods and services. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key indicator used to calculate inflation and indicates the cost of living adjustments for government programs and private contracts.

Update Frequency: Monthly
Observation Period: Mar 01, 2024

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Unemployment Rate

3.80%

This percentage represents the number of unemployed workers in the labor force actively seeking employment. It is a key indicator of labor market health, with lower rates indicating a tighter labor market and higher rates suggesting slack or difficulties in the labor market.

Update Frequency: Monthly
Observation Period: Mar 01, 2024

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Real GDP Growth

1.60%

Real GDP represents the total dollar value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period, adjusted for inflation. It is considered the broadest measure of economic activity and a primary indicator of the economy's health.

Update Frequency: Quarterly
Observation Period: Jan 01, 2024

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Retail Sales

0.74%

This monthly report measures the total receipts of retail stores from samples representing all sizes and kinds of businesses throughout the nation. It is a leading indicator for the economy, suggesting consumer spending patterns and confidence.

Update Frequency: Monthly
Observation Period: Mar 01, 2024

Source: U.S. Census Bureau