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benchmark

[bench-mahrk] / ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk /
NOUN
reference point
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STRONGEST


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Kenningham of Capital Economics predicted there would be "no lifeline for France" at Thursday's meeting, saying spreads between French and German bonds, the eurozone benchmark, would need to widen far more to justify any action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

So, when Goldman Sachs slashes its target for the Kospi benchmark index by 25%, investors will need to sit up and pay attention as semiconductor stocks account for almost one-fifth of the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Rivan says the cost of the methane it is making at that site is below benchmark natural-gas prices in Europe, which currently sit around 90 euros, or roughly $100, a megawatt hour.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

The absence of the Sydney Roosters second-row forward will be sharply felt by Barrow's squad as they take on opponents who have lost just once since 2016 and remain the benchmark at international level.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 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

Those targets currently call for a 40-45 percent reduction by 2030 compared with 2005 levels, but Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has already indicated those benchmarks may be missed.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

He also said lengthy construction schedules could hinder the company’s ability to hit some of its benchmarks, like deploying over 3 gigawatts of power by the end of 2027.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Meta Platforms says its new Muse Wonder models match leading rivals on public benchmarks, adding momentum to its AI push.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Both benchmarks had gained 4.4% Thursday, with Brent rising as much as 5% earlier in the session to $105.23 a barrel and WTI also climbing 5% to $92.70 before paring gains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

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

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater


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