Interest Rates · Treasury yields
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6.31% | 5.34% |
| 1977 | 6.45% | 7.22% |
| 1978 | 8.33% | 9.98% |
| 1979 | 10.11% | 11.23% |
| 1980 | 11.73% | 13.06% |
| 1981 | 14.57% | 13.63% |
| 1982 | 12.80% | 9.48% |
| 1983 | 10.21% | 10.85% |
| 1984 | 11.67% | 10.02% |
| 1985 | 9.27% | 7.98% |
| 1986 | 6.86% | 6.35% |
| 1987 | 7.42% | 7.77% |
Source: FRED DGS2 (Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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