Archive - 2001

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

December 11, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 1.75 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

November 6, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 2 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

October 2, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 2.50 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

September 17, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 3 percent

Federal Reserve Board Press Release link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

September 11, 2001

The Federal Reserve System is open and operating. The discount window is available to meet liquidity needs.

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

August 21, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting today decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

June 27, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting today decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

May 15, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting today decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 4 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

April 18, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 4.5 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

March 20, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting today decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 5 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

January 31, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting today decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent

FOMC Statement link off site
Source: The Federal Reserve Board

January 3, 2001

The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 6 percent

Current Interest Rates
Primary Credit 0.75%
Secondary Credit 1.25%
Seasonal Credit 0.25%
Fed Funds Target 0 - 0.25%