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RBA Glossary definition for basis point
basis point – A basis point is 1/100th of 1 per cent or 0.01 per cent, so 100 basis points (bps) is equal to 1 percentage point. The term is used in money and securities markets to define differences in interest or yield. If an interest rate were to increase from 2 per cent to 3 per cent, it is said to have risen by 100 basis points (bps) or one percentage point.
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Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
4 Oct 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 2.60 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-33.html
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17 Oct 2023
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Speech - 2023
https://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2023/pdf/sp-ag-2023-10-11.pdf
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
1 Sep 2020
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds of 25 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-20.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 May 2023
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent. It also increased the rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-10.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 Feb 2021
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the targets of 10 basis points for the cash rate and the yield on the 3-year Australian Government bond, as well as the parameters of the Term Funding Facility. It also decided to purchase an
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2021/mr-21-01.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
1 Feb 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero per cent. It also decided to cease further purchases under the bond purchase program, with the
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-02.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Apr 2020
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board reaffirmed the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian government bonds of 25 basis points, as well as the other elements of the package announced on 19 March 2020.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-11.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
3 Mar 2020
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-06.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
1 Mar 2022
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances at zero per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2022/mr-22-05.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
2 Jun 2020
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds of 25 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2020/mr-20-15.html