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Basis point

What is a basis point (bps)?

A basis point is one hundredth of a percentage point: 25 basis points (bps) is 0.25 percentage points. Central-bank rate moves are usually quoted in basis points.

On Polymarket

Polymarket's Fed decision markets have outcomes such as '25 bps decrease', 'No change' and '25 bps increase', measured on the upper bound of the federal funds target range.

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How does Basis point work on Polymarket?

Polymarket's Fed decision markets have outcomes such as '25 bps decrease', 'No change' and '25 bps increase', measured on the upper bound of the federal funds target range.

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