What Are Basis Points in Finance? Understand Their Importance

Discover how basis points simplify financial changes and eliminate ambiguity in percentage rates. Learn their impact on interest rates, bond yields, and more.
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What Are Basis Points?

John Egan is a veteran personal finance writer whose work has been published by outlets such as Bankrate, Experian, Newsweek Vault and Investopedia. Michael Adams is a former Cryptocurrency and ...
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10-Year Treasury Yield Rose 100 Basis Points Since September As The Fed Cut 100 Basis Points - Why The Historic Divergence?

While the Fed cut its policy rates by a full percentage point, long-term yields have risen by a full percentage point. With longer-term Treasury yields rising, while short-term Treasury yields haven’t ...
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Fed Abandons Its New Monetary Policy Framework With 25 Basis Point Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, citing labor market risks despite rising inflation. The FOMC's decision marks a shift from its new ...