Central bank tracker
Where the world's major rate setters stand, what they did last and when they meet next.
Federal ReserveU.S.
3.75–4.00% HIKE
Raised a quarter point Sept. 16, the first increase since July 2023.
Next decisionOct. 27–28
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European Central BankEuro area
2.50% HIKE
Raised a quarter point Sept. 10, effective Sept. 16.
Bank of JapanJapan
1.25% HIKE
Raised a quarter point Sept. 18 in a 7–2 vote; highest since 1995.
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