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Basis Point

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One hundredth of a percentage point (0.01%), used to measure changes in interest rates or yields.

A basis point is one hundredth of a percentage point (0.01%), used to measure minute changes in interest rates or bond yields. In financial markets, discussing changes in basis points provides precise insights into the cost of borrowing or the return on investments, critical for portfolio management and risk assessment.

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