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The new high for the critical borrowing benchmark has created starkly different conditions for markets and the economy from the beginning of the decade, when yields dipped well below 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 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

Japan’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The yen fell sharply after the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark interest rate to a 30-year high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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

That’s reflected in both the global and U.S. oil benchmarks climbing toward their highest levels in four months.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Both benchmarks traded mixed earlier in the Asian day after settling Wednesday at their highest closing levels since May 22.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

The state also required all schools to administer state-approved screening for reading difficulties three times a year, from kindergarten to third grade, and to immediately notify parents when children fell below benchmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

When it’s a criminal case, the plan contains measurable benchmarks.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater