benchmark

Example Sentences

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The Federal Reserve will almost certainly leave interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this coming week, keeping its benchmark policy rate at 3.5% to 3.75%.

From Barron's

While all three benchmarks have been relatively flat over the past month, they remain richly valued, helping flush investors continue to spend and help the economy keep humming.

From The Wall Street Journal

The S&P 500 is the large-cap U.S. benchmark.

From MarketWatch

A handful of these funds have cut dividends because the yields on their loans are falling in lockstep with benchmark interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

"If you looked at their ability to generate commercial revenue, it was the benchmark by which everybody then went to market and set their strategy. I don't think that remains the case."

From BBC