World Interest rates International Interest Rates Symbol Change Date Change Interest Rate Previous Rate AUD 11/02/2010 +0.25% 4.75% 4.50% CAD 09/08/2010 +0.25% 1.00% 0.75% EUR 07/07/2011 +0.25% 1.50% 1.25% GBP 03/05/2009 -0.50% 0.50% 1.00% JPY 10/05/2010 -0.10% 0.00% 0.10% USD 12/16/2008 -0.75% 0.25% 1.00% NZD 03/10/2011 -0.50% 2.50% 3.00%