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What is the Effective Federal Funds Rate?

The Effective Federal Funds Rate is the interest rate at which financial institutions lend funds to each other.

The Effective Federal Funds Rate can change over time. You can find historical Effective Federal Funds Rates (including the current rate) here.

Many variable interest rates use the Effective Federal Funds Rate as a benchmark, and change when the Federal Funds Rate changes.

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