Comparing the Speed of Interest Rate Hikes (1988-2023)

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The effective federal funds rate has risen nearly five percentage points in 14 months, the fastest interest rate hikes in modern history.

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Comparing the Speed of Interest Rate Hikes (1988-2023)

The effective federal funds rate has risen nearly five percentage points in 14 months, the fastest interest rate hikes in modern history.


First published: May 7, 2023 (link)

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Data source: Federal Reserve

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