quarter point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quarter point
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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The euro fell against the dollar after the ECB raised rates by a quarter point as broadly expected, but stopped short of providing clear signals about further rate rises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its main interest rate by a quarter point to 3.75 percent on Thursday, as the UK economy struggles to grow and unemployment rises.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate this week by a quarter point to a range between 3.5% and 3.75%, a three-year low, though the decision drew three dissenting votes, the most since 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee cut its target for the federal-funds rate by another quarter point to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
Whether my fair relative's future intentions in this quarter point toward Mischief or Money, is more than I can yet say.
From No Name by Collins, Wilkie
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