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Rates & Economic Insights

Bank prime rate

The base rate posted by a majority of large U.S. banks.

What moves it

Banks often reset prime after a change in the federal funds target. Timing can differ.

How it affects you

Many variable-rate cards and lines use prime plus a margin. Your margin is in your agreement.

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Source: Federal Reserve via FRED. Figures on the rates page are loaded live. This guide does not predict the next move.