MARKET MATH
Basis Point Conversion
Converts rate changes between common market units.
Formula
1 bp = 0.01 percentage point = 0.0001 decimal
Variables: Basis points; percentage points
What it means
Converts rate changes between common market units.
Example
A 25 bp move equals 0.25 percentage point or 0.0025 in decimal form.
How to interpret it
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