1 Nerves-Weight gain and baby may put pressure on the nerves that lead into your legs, resulting in pain or cramping. 2  Edema-water retention can cause swelling, impeding blood flow and adding tension. 3  Blood clot-occasionally cramping or leg pain can indicate a blood clot.
The Current U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate is: 4.00%. March 15, 2017: The FOMC has voted to raise the. target range for the fed funds rate to 0.75% - 1.00%. Therefore, the United States Prime Rate is now 4.00%, effective tomorrow (March 16, 2017.) The next FOMC meeting and decision on short-term rates. will be on May 3RD, 2017.
It should not be confused with the federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve, though these two rates often move in tandem. The current rate is 3.25% (as of 11/25/2014). The print edition of the WSJ is generally the official source of the prime rate.The Wall Street Journal prime rate is considered a trailing economic indicator.t should not be confused with the federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve, though these two rates often move in tandem. The current rate is 3.25% (as of 11/25/2014). The print edition of the WSJ is generally the official source of the prime rate.