Historical Fed Funds Rates
Year
Percent
Year
Percent
Year
Percent
Year
Percent
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1.79
2.73
3.11
1.57
3.31
3.22
1.96
2.71
3.18
3.50
4.07
5.11
4.22
5.66
8.20
7.18
4.66
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
4.43
8.73
10.50
5.82
5.05
5.54
7.93
11.19
13.36
16.38
12.26
9.09
10.23
8.10
6.81
6.66
7.57
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
9.22
8.10
5.69
3.52
3.02
4.20
5.84
5.30
5.46
5.35
4.97
6.24
3.89
1.67
1.13
1.35
3.21
2006
2007
2008
2009
4.96
5.02
1.93
0.16
Average annual rates for the Fed Funds Rate are shown in this table: 1955 to present
Market Commentary  3346
February, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly
0.13% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.04% which suggests that the
March, 2011 rate could easily fall between 0.18% and 0.09%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

The Fed Funds Rate for February, 2010 averaged 0.13%. That's 2 basis points
higher than the January, 2010 rate of 0.11%, and 9 basis points lower than the
February, 2009 rate of 0.22%.  The rise in rates from January to February
indicates that the short term rate trend has been up. If that market trend
continues, we should see an average daily rate in March, 2010 that is close to
0.15%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.15%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 2.86%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 0.21%. The lowest was
0.11%. The high annual rate was attained in June, 2009. The market low was
achieved in January, 2010.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to
July, 1954. The average annual rate during that period of history was 5.51%.
The highest rate was 19.10%. The lowest rate was 0.11%.  The market high
was attained in June, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January of 2010.
Recent rates experienced in February of 2010 are low relative to the historical
5.51% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  3270
January, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly
0.11% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.04% which suggests that the
February, 2011 rate could easily fall between 0.15% and 0.07%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

The Fed Funds Rate for January, 2010 averaged 0.11%. That's 1 basis points
lower than the December, 2009 rate of 0.12%, and 4 basis points lower than
the January, 2009 rate of 0.15%.  The fall in rates from December to January
indicates that the short term rate trend has been down. If that trend continues,
we should see an average daily rate in February, 2010 that is close to 0.1%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.16%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 2.91%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 0.22%. The lowest was
0.11%. The high annual rate was attained in February, 2009. The low was
achieved in January, 2010.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to
July, 1954. The average annual rate during that period of history was 5.51%.
The highest rate was 19.10%. The lowest rate was 0.11%.  The high was
attained in June, of 1981. The low was achieved in January of 2010. Recent
rates experienced in January of 2010 are low relative to the historical 5.51%
average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  2279
December, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly
0.12% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.04% which suggests that the
January, 2011 rate could easily fall between 0.16% and 0.08%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

The Fed Funds Rate for December, 2009 averaged 0.12%. That's the same as
the November, 2009 rate, and 4 basis points lower than the December, 2008
rate of 0.16%.  The stability of rates from November to December indicates that
the short term rate trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see
an average daily rate in January, 2010 that is close to 0.12%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.16%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 2.96%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 0.22%. The lowest was
0.12%. The high annual rate was attained in February, 2009. The low was
achieved in October, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to
July, 1954. The average annual rate during that period of history was 5.52%.
The highest rate was 19.10%. The lowest rate was 0.12%.  The high was
attained in June, of 1981. The low was achieved in October of 2009. Recent
rates experienced in December of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.52%
average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  2203
November, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page. We
are forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly 0.12% in one year. The
table shows a HDTFA of 0.04% which suggests that the December, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 0.16% and 0.08%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Fed Funds Rate for November, 2009 averaged 0.12%. That's the same as
the October, 2009 rate, and 27 basis points lower than the November, 2008
rate of 0.39%.  The stability of rates from October to November indicates that
the short term rate trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see
an average daily rate in December, 2009 that is close to 0.12%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.16%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 3.00%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 0.22%. The lowest was
0.12%. The high annual rate was attained in February, 2009. The low was
achieved in October, 2009.

Our historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to July, 1954. The
average annual rate during that period of history was 5.53%. The highest rate
was 19.1%. The lowest rate was 0.12%.  The high was attained in June, of
1981. The low was achieved in October of 2009. Recent rates experienced in
November of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.53% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  2127
October, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page. We
are forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly 0.12% in one year. The
table shows a HDTFA of 0.04% which suggests that the November, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 0.16% and 0.08%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Fed Funds Rate for October, 2009 averaged 0.12%. That's 3 basis points
lower than the September, 2009 rate of 0.15%, and 85 basis points lower than
the October, 2008 rate of 0.97%.  The fall in rates from September to October
indicates that the short term rate trend has been down. If that trend continues,
we should see an average daily rate in November, 2009 that is close to 0.09%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.19%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 3.04%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 0.39%. The lowest was
0.12%. The high annual rate was attained in November, 2008. The low was
achieved in October, 2009.

Our historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to July, 1954. The
average annual rate during that period of history was 5.54%. The highest rate
was 19.1%. The lowest rate was 0.12%.  The high was attained in June, of
1981. The low was achieved in October of 2009. Recent rates experienced in
October of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.54% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  1136
September, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page. We
are forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly 0.15% in one year. The
table shows a HDTFA of 0.05% which suggests that the October, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 0.20% and 0.10%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Fed Funds Rate for September, 2009 averaged 0.15%. That's 1 basis
points lower than the August, 2009 rate of 0.16%, and 166 basis points lower
than the September, 2008 rate of 1.81%.  The fall in rates from August to
September indicates that the short term rate trend has been down. If that trend
continues, we should see an average daily rate in October, 2009 that is close to
0.14%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.26%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 3.08%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 0.97%. The lowest was
0.15%. The high annual rate was attained in October, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to July, 1954. The
average annual rate during that period of history was 5.55%. The highest rate
was 19.1%. The lowest rate was 0.15%.  The high was attained in June, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 2009. Recent rates experienced in
September of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.55% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  1060
August, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page. We
are forecasting that the Fed Funds Rate will be roughly 0.16% in one year. The
table shows a HDTFA of 0.06% which suggests that the September, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 0.22% and 0.10%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Fed Funds Rate for August, 2009 averaged 0.16%. That's the same as the
July, 2009 rate, and 184 basis points lower than the August, 2008 rate of 2%.  
The stability of rates from July to August indicates that the short term rate trend
has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in
September, 2009 that is close to 0.16%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.40%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 3.13%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 1.81%. The lowest was
0.15%. The high annual rate was attained in September, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to July, 1954. The
average annual rate during that period of history was 5.56%. The highest rate
was 19.1%. The lowest rate was 0.15%.  The high was attained in June, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 2009. Recent rates experienced in
August of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.56% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.






Commentary  984
July, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page. We
are forecasting that Fed Funds Rates will be roughly 0.16% in one year. The
table shows a HDTFA of 0.06% which suggests that the August, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 0.22% and 0.10%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Fed Funds Rate for July, 2009 averaged 0.16%. That's 5 basis points
lower than the June, 2009 rate of 0.21%, and 185 basis points lower than the
July, 2008 rate of 2.01%.  The fall in rates from June to July indicates that the
short term rate trend has been down. If that trend continues, we should see an
average daily rate in August, 2009 that is close to 0.11%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.55%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 3.17%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 2%. The lowest was
0.15%. The high annual rate was attained in August, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to July, 1954. The
average annual rate during that period of history was 5.56%. The highest rate
was 19.1%. The lowest rate was 0.15%.  The high was attained in June, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 2009. Recent rates experienced in
July of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.56% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.





June, 2009 Data:
The forecast for the Fed Funds Rate is in the table at the top of this page. We
are forecasting that Fed Funds Rates will be roughly 0.21% in one year. The
table shows a HDTFA of 0.08% which suggests that the July, 2010 rate could
easily fall between 0.29% and 0.14%. Links to Forecasts for many other interest
rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Fed Funds Rate for June, 2009 averaged 0.21%. That's 3 basis points
higher than the May, 2009 rate of 0.18%, and 179 basis points lower than the
June, 2008 rate of 2%.  The rise in rates from May to June provides evidence
that the short term rate trend is up. If that trend continues, we should see an
average daily rate in July, 2009 that is close to 0.24%.

The average Fed Funds Rate for the last 12 months was 0.70%. The average
rate over the last 10 years was 3.21%.  Lower rates over the last 12 months
compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an indicator that
the long term rate trend in the Fed Funds Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 2.01%. The lowest was
0.15%. The high annual rate was attained in July, 2008. The low was achieved
in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Fed Funds Rate data back to July, 1954. The
average annual rate during that period of history was 5.57%. The highest rate
was 19.1%. The lowest rate was 0.15%.  The high was attained in June, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 2009. Recent rates experienced in
June of 2009 are low relative to the historical 5.57% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Fed Funds Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Fed Funds Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table below presents the history of the Fed Funds Rate in numerical
format.





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