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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 Aug 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-20-18.html
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
7 Jul 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-20-17.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
The Yield and Market Function Effects of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Bond Purchases
19 May 2022
RDP
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largest at the 10-year point at around 30 basis points (Figure 5). ... very similar to the fall in actual AGS yields, at around 30 basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/rdp/2022/pdf/rdp2022-02.pdf
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
1 Oct 2019
Media Releases
At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent.
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2019/mr-19-27.html
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy
8 Aug 2007
Media Releases
Announcement of increase in the cash rate by 25 basis points to 6.50 per cent
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2007/mr-07-11.html
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy
2 Dec 2008
Media Releases
Announcement of reduction in the cash rate by 100 basis points to 4.25 per cent
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2008/mr-08-27.html
List of tables
10 Nov 2007
SMP
– November 2007
As at 31 October 2007. Per cent of. outstanding loans. Change Basis points. ... a). As at 31 October 2007. Share Per cent. Change Basis points.
https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2007/nov/tables.html
Domestic Financial Conditions
20 Nov 2023
SMP
- November 2023
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2023/nov/pdf/03-domestic-financial-conditions.pdf
Domestic Financial Conditions
9 May 2019
SMP
- May 2019
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https://www.rba.gov.au/publications/smp/2019/may/pdf/domestic-financial-conditions.pdf