Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quarter-point

Noun

ˈkwɔːrtər pɔɪnt

Definition

A quarter-point refers to a specific financial term indicating a measure of change in interest rates or stock prices, equal to 0.25 of a percent.

Examples

The Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates by a quarter-point to combat inflation.
When the stock market fluctuated, shares increased by a quarter-point.
A quarter-point reduction in mortgage rates can save homeowners a considerable amount.

Meaning

The term is often used in financial contexts to denote a small adjustment, such as an interest rate hike or decrease, which is significant enough to impact financial decisions.