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Forecast of WSJ Prime Rate

Prime Rate Forecast Values

Bank Prime Lending Rate. Percent per Year, Average of Month.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Sep 2024 8.30 ±0.00
1 Oct 2024 8.00 ±0.084
2 Nov 2024 7.62 ±0.10
3 Dec 2024 7.50 ±0.11
4 Jan 2025 7.50 ±0.12
5 Feb 2025 7.00 ±0.12
6 Mar 2025 6.47 ±0.13
7 Apr 2025 5.50 ±0.13
8 May 2025 4.05 ±0.13

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Bank Prime Lending Rate. Percent Per Year. Average of Month.

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Current Interest Rates
October 21, 2024
Indicator Rate, %
Prime Rate 8.00
30 Year Treasury Bond 4.49
10 Year Treasury Note 4.19
91 Day Treasury Bill 4.73
Fed Funds 4.83
SOFR 4.82
30 Year Mortgage Rate 6.44

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