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In congruence with solid fundamentals, rates are expected to drop at least another 25 basis points, with other estimates showing 2-3 cuts in 2025.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
And because these are just national averages, credit-strong borrowers who shop around may find slightly better offers, even if the differences are measured in basis points rather than full percentage points.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Margins collapsed 850 basis points, the analyst noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
The company’s third-quarter results had gross margins down 300 basis points, which the company chalked up primarily to higher tariffs in North America.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
And because these are just national averages, credit-strong borrowers who shop around may find slightly better offers, even if the differences are measured in basis points rather than full percentage points.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Margins collapsed 850 basis points, the analyst noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
The company’s third-quarter results had gross margins down 300 basis points, which the company chalked up primarily to higher tariffs in North America.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Basis point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basis%20point. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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