bps

American

Or BPS

Computers. bits per second.

bps British

abbreviation

bits per second (of transmitted information)

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The two-year Treasury yield was up 3.4 basis points at 3.833%, the 10-year yield rose 3 bps to 4.346% and the 30-year was up 2.3 bps at 4.936%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The two-year Treasury yield is up 3.4 basis points at 3.833%, the 10-year yield rises 3 bps to 4.346% and the 30-year is up 2.3 bps at 4.936%, according to Tradeweb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“That said, at 26 bps, it is not particularly appealing at the moment,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The five-year JGB yield falls 2.5 bps to 1.755%; the 10-year yield is down 3 bps at 2.325%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The creature’s bps were widely parted, standing upright and quivering, revealing yellow teeth and dark pink gums.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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