Interest Rates: Immediate Rates (< 24 Hours): Call Money/Interbank Rate: Total for Portugal
Quarterly
IRSTCI01PTQ156N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.04
Year-over-Year Change
-450.31%
Date Range
1/1/1999 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Quarterly Interest Rate Swap for Italy measures the short-term interest rate for Italy, providing insights into the country's monetary policy and economic conditions.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Quarterly Interest Rate Swap for Italy is a key indicator of financial market sentiment and expectations around Italy's economic performance. It reflects the cost of borrowing and lending in the interbank market, which is crucial for understanding the broader interest rate environment.
Methodology
The data is collected by surveying financial institutions and calculating the average rate for three-month interest rate swaps.
Historical Context
This metric is closely watched by policymakers, investors, and analysts to gauge Italy's economic health and the effectiveness of the European Central Bank's monetary policy.
Key Facts
- Italy is the third-largest economy in the Eurozone.
- The Quarterly Interest Rate Swap reflects the cost of borrowing in the Italian interbank market.
- This metric is a leading indicator of Italy's economic performance and the effectiveness of ECB policy.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Quarterly Interest Rate Swap for Italy measures the short-term interest rate for interbank lending and borrowing in Italy.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insights into the cost of capital and financial market sentiment in Italy, which is crucial for understanding the country's economic conditions and the effectiveness of European Central Bank policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by surveying financial institutions and calculating the average rate for three-month interest rate swaps.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, investors, and analysts closely monitor the Quarterly Interest Rate Swap for Italy to gauge the country's economic health and the effectiveness of the European Central Bank's monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Quarterly Interest Rate Swap for Italy is published on a regular basis, but there may be some delay in the data's availability compared to real-time market conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Interest Rate Swap for Italy (IRSTCI01PTQ156N), retrieved from FRED.