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He said it would take more clarity on how high the BOJ intends to take its benchmark interest rate to spur Japanese investors to shift more into domestic assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over three years, while the European Central Bank also increased its borrowing costs earlier this month.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The BOJ said Friday it raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell nearly 1% to $104.82 a barrel on hopes that disruption to exports via a damaged Saudi pipeline may not be as severe as initially feared.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Asked what benchmarks Donald would have to hit before returning, McVay said it was up to how Donald felt after getting more 11-on-11 reps during practice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Both benchmarks settled Thursday at their highest closing levels since May 19, with Brent at $107.63 and WTI at $102.48.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

In each case that translates into higher rates throughout the financial system, since banks will demand higher returns for all sorts of lending compared to these risk-free benchmarks.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

The benchmarks for the contemporary understanding of the American middle class evolved in the 20th century, said Sam Pizzigati, an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think tank.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

If the kid completes the plan and meets the benchmarks, no criminal charges are ever filed.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater