benchmark

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A more upbeat tone on the economy, minimizing both labor and inflation risks, means traders expect the central bank to freeze its benchmark rate at the current 3.5% to 3.75% level for several months.

From Barron's

Malaysia’s benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index is trading at levels not seen since 2018, and its IPO market is gathering steam.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indexes trading stock, bond and FX volatility have all fallen largely since April’s “Liberation Day” surge, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield fell sharply last year.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, earnings season was in full swing, with 102 companies in the benchmark S&P 500 index reporting this week, according to LSEG.

From The Wall Street Journal

The family’s net premium for the benchmark Silver plan would jump to $699 a month this year from $414 a month last year, according to Covered California.

From Los Angeles Times