Central bank rate changes on 8 May 2025
On 8 May 2025, 3 central banks we track changed their policy rate: the Banco Central do Brasil raised its Selic target rate by 50 bp to 14.75 %, the Narodowy Bank Polski cut its Reference rate by 50 bp to 5.25 % and the Bank of England cut its Bank Rate by 25 bp to 4.25 %.
Changes
| Set by | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
 Banco Central do Brasil · Brazilannounced 7 May 2025 | 14.75 % | raised +50 bp |
 Narodowy Bank Polski · Poland | 5.25 % | cut −50 bp |
 Bank of England · United Kingdom | 4.25 % | cut −25 bp |
Held on this day
Norges Bankheld at 4.50 %
Sveriges Riksbankheld at 2.25 %
Dates are the day a new rate took effect. Some banks announce a few days earlier; the announcement date is shown where we know it.