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benchmark

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


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Later that month, the Fed increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

Nasdaq opened up licensing deals on its Big Tech benchmark to other money managers earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Despite rising inflation caused by higher energy prices, the central bank for the 21 nations that use the euro is expected to keep its benchmark rate steady at 2.5 percent.

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

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

Both the U.S. and global oil benchmarks have risen for three consecutive weeks and on Friday logged their biggest three-week advance since mid September, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

And without consistent benchmarks, it's not surprising that so much weight has been placed on Pisa's verdict.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Both benchmarks pick up from steep early losses as the market remains concerned about supplies from the Middle East and doubtful renewed Russian diesel exports will have much impact.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 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

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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