benchmark
Example Sentences
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The Fed is widely expected to hold benchmark interest rates steady at the conclusion of its policy meeting tomorrow.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold benchmark interest rates steady at the conclusion of its March policy meeting.
The benchmarks were clawing back their losses from Monday as fresh strikes by Israel and Iran fueled traders’ fears about disruption of crude flows out of the Middle East.
From Barron's
Variable deals, such as tracker rates, usually move in line with changes to the Bank of England's benchmark interest rate.
From BBC
Both benchmarks had closed lower on Monday on signals that some vessels were able to transit the strait.
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