United States Interest Rate

US Policy Rate Rises to Highest Since Nov 2025

Brief · Published 2026-09-21 · Data period 2026-09-17

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The US policy interest rate rose to 3.875% on Sept 17, 2026, from 3.625% previously. The rate had held at 3.625% for the prior 12 consecutive daily observations. At 3.875%, the rate is at its highest since Nov 30, 2025. One year earlier, the rate was 4.125%.

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