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Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted

LRIN74FEDKQ156S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

29.61

Year-over-Year Change

-8.06%

Date Range

1/1/1999 - 1/1/2025

Summary

The 'Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the lending rate charged by Federal Reserve banks to eligible commercial banks and other depository institutions. This benchmark rate is a key indicator of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and influences broader interest rates in the economy.

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, Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve on loans to commercial banks. This 'discount rate' is a crucial policy tool used by the central bank to influence credit conditions and achieve its economic objectives.

Methodology

The Federal Reserve collects and publishes this data based on its own internal lending rate determinations.

Historical Context

The discount rate is closely watched by economists, investors, and policymakers as an important signal of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance.

Key Facts

  • The discount rate has been as low as 0.5% and as high as 14% over the past 50 years.
  • Changes in the discount rate typically precede adjustments to the federal funds rate, the Fed's primary policy lever.
  • The discount rate influences a wide range of consumer and business lending rates, from mortgages to auto loans.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The 'Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve on loans to commercial banks, known as the 'discount rate'.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: The discount rate is a key monetary policy tool used by the Federal Reserve to influence broader credit conditions and interest rates in the economy.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The Federal Reserve collects and publishes this data based on its own internal determinations of the appropriate discount rate.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Economists, investors, and policymakers closely monitor the discount rate as an important signal of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance and future actions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The Federal Reserve publishes the discount rate data on a quarterly basis with minimal delay.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly, Seasonally Adjusted (LRIN74FEDKQ156S), retrieved from FRED.