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The average daily rate per month for prime interest rates is shown in gray.  The forecast for the  target
month is shown in green.
Prime Rate - 5 Year History
Prime Rate Forecast
Target Month
Forecast
HDTFA
Forecast for the average daily prime interest
rate during the target month shown at the left.
August 2011
3.25%
.61%
Updated Monday, August 9, 2010.
Prime Interest Rate Forecast
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
9%
Prime Interest Rate Forecast
Compare US Interest Rates
Historical Prime Interest Rates
Year
Percent
Year
Percent
Year
Percent
Year
Percent
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
2.00
2.07
2.56
3.00
3.17
3.05
3.16
3.77
4.20
3.83
4.48
4.82
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.54
5.63
5.63
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
6.31
7.95
7.91
5.72
5.25
8.02
10.80
7.86
6.84
6.82
9.06
12.67
15.27
18.87
14.86
10.79
12.04
9.93
8.33
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
8.20
9.32
10.87
10.01
8.46
6.25
6.00
7.14
8.83
8.27
8.44
8.35
7.99
9.23
6.92
4.68
4.12
4.34
6.19
2006
2007
2008
2009
7.96
8.05
5.09
3.25
Average annual rates for the Prime Interest Rate is shown in this table: 1949 to present
Market Commentary  4792
July, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.61% which suggests that the
August, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.86% and 2.64%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

MONTHLY PRIME INTEREST RATE
2009 - Aug     3.3%
2009 - Sep     3.3%
2009 - Oct      3.3%
2009 - Nov     3.3%
2009 - Dec     3.3%
2010 - Jan      3.3%
2010 - Feb     3.3%
2010 - Mar     3.3%
2010 - Apr      3.3%
2010 - May     3.3%
2010 - Jun      3.3%
2010 - Jul       3.3%

HISTORICAL PRIME INTEREST RATE
Average (Last 12 Months)        3.25%.
Average (Last 10 Years)          5.64%
High (Last 12 Months)             3.25% (July, 2010)
Low (Last 12 Months)              3.25% (August, 2009)
High (Since January, 1949)    20.50% (August, 1981)
Low (Since January, 1949)      2.00% (January, 1949)


The Prime Interest Rate for July, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as the
June, 2010 rate, and the same as the July, 2009 rate, The stability of rates from
June to July indicates that the short term rate trend has been flat. If that market
trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in August, 2010 that is
close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.64%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in July, 2010. The market low was
achieved in August, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
6.97%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The market
high was attained in August, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January
of 1949. Recent rates experienced in July of 2010 are low relative to the
historical 6.97% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






















Market Commentary  4182
June, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.61% which suggests that the
July, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.86% and 2.64%. Links to Forecasts
for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

MONTHLY PRIME INTEREST RATE
2009 - Jul       3.3%
2009 - Aug     3.3%
2009 - Sep     3.3%
2009 - Oct      3.3%
2009 - Nov     3.3%
2009 - Dec     3.3%
2010 - Jan      3.3%
2010 - Feb     3.3%
2010 - Mar     3.3%
2010 - Apr      3.3%
2010 - May     3.3%
2010 - Jun      3.3%

HISTORICAL PRIME INTEREST RATE
Average (Last 12 Months)        3.25%.
Average (Last 10 Years)          5.70%
High (Last 12 Months)             3.25% (June, 2010)
Low (Last 12 Months)              3.25% (July, 2009)
High (Since January, 1949)    20.50% (August, 1981)
Low (Since January, 1949)      2.00% (January, 1949)


The Prime Interest Rate for June, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the May, 2010 rate, and the same as the June, 2009 rate, The stability of rates
from May to June indicates that the short term rate trend has been flat. If that
market trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in July, 2010 that
is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.70%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in June, 2010. The market low was
achieved in July, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
6.97%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The market
high was attained in August, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January
of 1949. Recent rates experienced in June of 2010 are low relative to the
historical 6.97% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.























Market Commentary  4106
May, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the
June, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts
for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

MONTHLY PRIME INTEREST RATE
2009 - Jun      3.3%
2009 - Jul       3.3%
2009 - Aug     3.3%
2009 - Sep     3.3%
2009 - Oct      3.3%
2009 - Nov     3.3%
2009 - Dec     3.3%
2010 - Jan      3.3%
2010 - Feb     3.3%
2010 - Mar     3.3%
2010 - Apr      3.3%
2010 - May     3.3%

HISTORICAL PRIME INTEREST RATE
Average (Last 12 Months)        3.25%.
Average (Last 10 Years)          5.75%
High (Last 12 Months)             3.25% (May, 2010)
Low (Last 12 Months)              3.25% (June, 2009)
High (Since January, 1949)    20.50% (August, 1981)
Low (Since January, 1949)      2.00% (January, 1949)


The Prime Interest Rate for May, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as the
April, 2010 rate, and the same as the May, 2009 rate, The stability of rates from
April to May indicates that the short term rate trend has been flat. If that market
trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in June, 2010 that is close
to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.75%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in May, 2010. The market low was
achieved in June, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
6.98%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The market
high was attained in August, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January
of 1949. Recent rates experienced in May of 2010 are low relative to the
historical 6.98% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.



























Market Commentary  4030
April, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the
May, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts
for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

MONTHLY PRIME INTEREST RATE
2009 - May     3.3%
2009 - Jun      3.3%
2009 - Jul       3.3%
2009 - Aug     3.3%
2009 - Sep     3.3%
2009 - Oct      3.3%
2009 - Nov     3.3%
2009 - Dec     3.3%
2010 - Jan      3.3%
2010 - Feb     3.3%
2010 - Mar     3.3%
2010 - Apr      3.3%

HISTORICAL PRIME INTEREST RATE
Average (Last 12 Months)        3.25%.
Average (Last 10 Years)          5.80%
High (Last 12 Months)             3.25% (April, 2010)
Low (Last 12 Months)              3.25% (May, 2009)
High (Since January, 1949)    20.50% (August, 1981)
Low (Since January, 1949)      2.00% (January, 1949)


The Prime Interest Rate for April, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the March, 2010 rate, and the same as the April, 2009 rate, The stability of
rates from March to April indicates that the short term rate trend has been flat. If
that market trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in May, 2010
that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.80%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in April, 2010. The market low was
achieved in May, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
6.98%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The market
high was attained in August, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January
of 1949. Recent rates experienced in April of 2010 are low relative to the
historical 6.98% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Market Commentary  3420
March, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the
April, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts
for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

MONTHLY PRIME INTEREST RATE
2009 - Apr      3.3%
2009 - May     3.3%
2009 - Jun      3.3%
2009 - Jul       3.3%
2009 - Aug     3.3%
2009 - Sep     3.3%
2009 - Oct      3.3%
2009 - Nov     3.3%
2009 - Dec     3.3%
2010 - Jan      3.3%
2010 - Feb     3.3%
2010 - Mar     3.3%

HISTORICAL PRIME INTEREST RATE
Average (Last 12 Months)        3.25%.
Average (Last 10 Years)          5.85%
High (Last 12 Months)             3.25% (March, 2010)
Low (Last 12 Months)              3.25% (April, 2009)
High (Since January, 1949)    20.50% (August, 1981)
Low (Since January, 1949)      2.00% (January, 1949)


The Prime Interest Rate for March, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the February, 2010 rate, and the same as the March, 2009 rate, The stability of
rates from February to March indicates that the short term rate trend has been
flat. If that market trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in April,
2010 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.85%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in March, 2010. The market low was
achieved in April, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
6.99%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The market
high was attained in August, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January
of 1949. Recent rates experienced in March of 2010 are low relative to the
historical 6.99% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Market Commentary  3344
February, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the
March, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

MONTHLY PRIME INTEREST RATES
2009 - Mar     3.3%
2009 - Apr      3.3%
2009 - May     3.3%
2009 - Jun      3.3%
2009 - Jul       3.3%
2009 - Aug     3.3%
2009 - Sep     3.3%
2009 - Oct      3.3%
2009 - Nov     3.3%
2009 - Dec     3.3%
2010 - Jan      3.3%
2010 - Feb     3.3%

HISTORICAL PRIME INTEREST RATES
Average Rate (Last 12 Months)            3.25%.
Average Rate (Last 10 Years)             5.89%
Highest Rate (Last 12 Months)             3.25% (February, 2010)
Lowest Rate (Last 12 Months)              3.25% (March, 2009)
Highest Rate (Since January, 1949)    20.50% (August, 1981)
Lowest Rate (Since January, 1949)      2.00% (January, 1949)


The Prime Interest Rate for February, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same
as the January, 2010 rate, and the same as the February, 2009 rate, The
stability of rates from January to February indicates that the short term rate
trend has been flat. If that market trend continues, we should see an average
daily rate in March, 2010 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.89%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in February, 2010. The market low
was achieved in March, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
6.99%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The market
high was attained in August, of 1981. The market low was achieved in January
of 1949. Recent rates experienced in February of 2010 are low relative to the
historical 6.99% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.







Commentary  3268
January, 2010 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the
February, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

The Prime Interest Rate for January, 2010 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the December, 2009 rate, and the same as the January, 2009 rate, The stability
of rates from December to January indicates that the short term rate trend has
been flat. If that trend continues, we should see an average daily rate in
February, 2010 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.94%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in January, 2010. The low was
achieved in February, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
7.00%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The high
was attained in August, of 1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949.
Recent rates experienced in January of 2010 are low relative to the historical
7.00% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Commentary  2277
December, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
ForecastChart.com is forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly
3.25% in one year. The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the
January, 2011 rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to
Forecasts for many other interest rates may be found on the left side of this
page.

The Prime Interest Rate for December, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same
as the November, 2009 rate, and 36 basis points lower than the December,
2008 rate of 3.61%.  The stability of rates from November to December
indicates that the short term rate trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we
should see an average daily rate in January, 2010 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.25%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 5.98%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.25%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in December, 2009. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

ForecastChart.com's historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back
to January, 1949. The average annual rate during that period of history was
7.00%. The highest rate was 20.50%. The lowest rate was 2.00%.  The high
was attained in August, of 1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949.
Recent rates experienced in December of 2009 are low relative to the historical
7.00% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Commentary  2201
November, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
We are forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly 3.25% in one year.
The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the December, 2010
rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts for many
other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Prime Interest Rate for November, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same
as the October, 2009 rate, and 75 basis points lower than the November, 2008
rate of 4%.  The stability of rates from October to November indicates that the
short term rate trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see an
average daily rate in December, 2009 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.28%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 6.03%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 3.61%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in December, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back to January, 1949.
The average annual rate during that period of history was 7.01%. The highest
rate was 20.5%. The lowest rate was 2%.  The high was attained in August, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949. Recent rates experienced in
November of 2009 are low relative to the historical 7.01% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Commentary  2125
October, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
We are forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly 3.25% in one year.
The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the November, 2010
rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts for many
other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Prime Interest Rate for October, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the September, 2009 rate, and 131 basis points lower than the October, 2008
rate of 4.56%.  The stability of rates from September to October indicates that
the short term rate trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see
an average daily rate in November, 2009 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.34%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 6.07%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 4%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in November, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back to January, 1949.
The average annual rate during that period of history was 7.01%. The highest
rate was 20.5%. The lowest rate was 2%.  The high was attained in August, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949. Recent rates experienced in
October of 2009 are low relative to the historical 7.01% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Commentary  1134
September, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
We are forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly 3.25% in one year.
The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the October, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Prime Interest Rate for September, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same
as the August, 2009 rate, and 175 basis points lower than the September, 2008
rate of 5%.  The stability of rates from August to September indicates that the
short term rate trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see an
average daily rate in October, 2009 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.45%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 6.11%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 4.56%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in October, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back to January, 1949.
The average annual rate during that period of history was 7.02%. The highest
rate was 20.5%. The lowest rate was 2%.  The high was attained in August, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949. Recent rates experienced in
September of 2009 are low relative to the historical 7.02% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Commentary  1058
August, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
We are forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly 3.25% in one year.
The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the September, 2010
rate could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts for many
other interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Prime Interest Rate for August, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the July, 2009 rate, and 175 basis points lower than the August, 2008 rate of
5%.  The stability of rates from July to August indicates that the short term rate
trend has been flat. If that trend continues, we should see an average daily rate
in September, 2009 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.60%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 6.15%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in Prime Interest Rates is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 5%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in September, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back to January, 1949.
The average annual rate during that period of history was 7.02%. The highest
rate was 20.5%. The lowest rate was 2%.  The high was attained in August, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949. Recent rates experienced in
August of 2009 are low relative to the historical 7.02% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for Prime Interest Rates.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on Prime Interest Rates. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






Commentary  982
July, 2009 Data:

The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
We are forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly 3.25% in one year.
The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the August, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Prime Interest Rate for July, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as the
June, 2009 rate, and 175 basis points lower than the July, 2008 rate of 5%.  
The minor movement in rates from June to July indicates that the short term
rate trend has been relatively flat. If that trend continues, we should see an
average daily rate in August, 2009 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.74%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 6.19%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in the Prime Interest Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 5%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in August, 2008. The low was
achieved in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back to January, 1949.
The average annual rate during that period of history was 7.03%. The highest
rate was 20.5%. The lowest rate was 2%.  The high was attained in August, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949. Recent rates experienced in
July of 2009 are low relative to the historical 7.03% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Prime Interest Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Prime Interest Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table above presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.





June, 2009 Data:
The forecast for the Prime Interest Rate is in the table at the top of this page.
We are forecasting that Prime Interest Rates will be roughly 3.25% in one year.
The table shows a HDTFA of 0.62% which suggests that the July, 2010 rate
could easily fall between 3.87% and 2.63%. Links to Forecasts for many other
interest rates may be found on the left side of this page.

The Prime Interest Rate for June, 2009 averaged 3.25%. That's the same as
the May, 2009 rate, and 175 basis points lower than the June, 2008 rate of 5%.  
The minor movement in rates from May to June provides evidence that the
short term rate trend is relatively flat. If that trend continues, we should see an
average daily rate in July, 2009 that is close to 3.25%.

The average Prime Interest Rate for the last 12 months was 3.89%. The
average rate over the last 10 years was 6.23%.  Lower rates over the last 12
months compared to the average rates over the last 10 years serve as an
indicator that the long term rate trend in the Prime Interest Rate is down.

The highest annual rate over the last 12 months was 5%. The lowest was
3.25%. The high annual rate was attained in July, 2008. The low was achieved
in January, 2009.

Our historical research covers Prime Interest Rate data back to January, 1949.
The average annual rate during that period of history was 7.03%. The highest
rate was 20.5%. The lowest rate was 2%.  The high was attained in August, of
1981. The low was achieved in January of 1949. Recent rates experienced in
June of 2009 are low relative to the historical 7.03% average.

This page provides a five year chart and a forecast for the Prime Interest Rate.
For links to longer term charts, look at the links under the five year chart
(above). One link opens a ten year chart. Another opens our longest term
graph on the Prime Interest Rate. Just one glance at our long term charts can
provide tremendous insight into the historical trends of the financial markets.
The data table below presents the history of the Prime Interest Rate in
numerical format.






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