bps

American  

Or BPS

1. Computers. bits per second.

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bps British  

abbreviation

1. bits per second (of transmitted information)

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However, BOC Hong Kong’s net interest margin may have narrowed by 2 bps on quarter, due to higher funding costs amid intensifying deposit competition before rate hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

"The rising interest rate backdrop globally has... reduced RBI's degrees of freedom. We see likelihood of another 50 bps hike this cycle," said Garima Kapoor of Elara Capital.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

So, one could imagine what he must think today about a real fed-funds rate of roughly 50 bps — more than 300 bps lower.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026

Ten-year JGB yields rise 2.5 bps to 3.085%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Looking very small behind a high-backed chair, the old man stood for a moment with his clear, childlike blue eyes closed and his bps moving, then drew out his chair and sat down.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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