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World Interest Rates Table

Central bank interest rates affect the currency markets and economic performance of a region, which are key factors that can cause exchange rate fluctuations.

Bank
Rate
Bank of England (GBP)
5.25%
Federal Reserve (USD)
5.50%
Swiss National Bank (CHF)
1.75%
Bank of Canada (CAD)
5.00%
Bank
Rate
European Central Bank (EUR)
4.50%
Bank of Japan (JPY)
-0.10%
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (NZD)
5.50%
Reserve Bank of Australia (AUD)
4.10%

Key Dates in 2023

Key data releases from institutions reflect the economic stability of a region; affecting market confidence and the value of that region's currency, causing rate fluctuations.

Region
Event
Date
USA US Interest rate decision 01/11/23
USA JOLTS Job openings 01/11/23
UK UK Interest rate decision 02/11/23
EU Eurozone unermployment 03/11/23
USA US Non-farm payrolls 03/11/23
EU Eurozone retail sales 07/11/23
UK UK Quarterly GDP (1st reading) 10/11/23
UK UK Unemployment 14/11/23
USA US Inflation 14/11/22

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