basis point

noun

: one hundredth of one percent (as in the yield of an investment)

Examples of basis point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The remarks to foreign diplomats triggered an immediate reaction from Goldman Sachs, which replaced its call for an imminent 25-basis point hike with a decision to hold steady at next Thursday’s meeting. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

On prediction market platform Kalshi, speculators now think there's a 36% chance that there is a 25 basis point hike at the Fed's July meeting, which will conclude on July 29. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 July 2026

To get the deal done, Amazon had to sweeten the terms, offering 18 to 21 basis points of extra yield on its longest bonds. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 8 July 2026

The market is currently pricing in one 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, though comments made by Warsh at a meeting of global central bankers this week have led to investors paring their bets monetary tightening. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for basis point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint