Sources of Statistics: Interest Rates, Banking and Finance

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This introductory guide provides sources of statistics on interest rates, banking and finance.

For further resources, see the Library briefing paper Sources of Statistics (CBP-7637).

Interest rates and monetary policy: Economic indicators

Monetary policy affects the amount of money in the economy and the costs of borrowing. Find the latest data on interest rates in the UK, US and Eurozone.
- Economic policy
- Economic situation
Inflation international comparisons: Economic indicators

Inflation measures the change in prices over time. Find the latest data on inflation in the UK, the Eurozone, and selected EU countries.
Gross domestic product (GDP): Economic indicators

GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP data for the UK and updated forecasts for GDP growth.
- Economic situation