http://www.englishforums.com/English/BusinessFinanceEnglish/Forum33.htmMeetings, negotiations, marketing and international trade are only some of the areas you can find here.enXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#103352Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103352Miche0http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#103352http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-103352.xmlJust to add, A quarter point means 25 basis points or 0.25%. This is true as long as you consider 0.25% as the percent of one . Do not calculate it as 0.25% of 2.50 (that would give 0.00625). Further to rwiles's explanation about interest rates and exchange rates, what I do to avoid mistakes is just raise the figure given by the basis point given by adding the basis point to the given figure, depending on the number of figures after the point. Example: 1.8322 + 0.0035 = 1.8357 (22+35=37, i.e. add the two -digit basis point to the last two figures after the decimal point).http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#103096Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:103096rwiles1http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#103096http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-103096.xmlJust a quick clarification of 'basis points' When talking about interest rates or percenatges, a point is 1% (and therefore a quarter point 0.25% as correctly suggested in previous posts) When talking about foreign exchange and when looking at exchange rates, a basis point is 0.0001 So if the GBP-USD echange rate was 1.8322, we could say it increased by 35 basis points (b.p.'s) to 1.8357 It also worth noting that in treasury speak, a currency basis point is also called a 'pip'http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83247Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:83247anon12http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83247http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-83247.xmlHi, They all have similarities. To me, 7 refers to the act of childbirth. Whereas 8 is "delivering the goods," whatever those goods might be. So you can think of 7 as a specific form of 8. But I think of them separately. She's about to deliver her first child. It's clear what that means. That water well delivers 200 liters of water per hour. It is clear what that means. You could say that those two examples are very similar, but, for whatever reason, I see them separately. Perhaps, I see one of nature and creation of life, and the other mechanical. In any event, you understand the difference and similarity. On my resume, for example, I list one of my attributes as "Ability to deliver". It's a my way of saying, you give me...http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83176Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:83176meantolearn3http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83176http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-83176.xmlHi MH, Thanks a lot for your prompt and detailed answers. I appreciate it. rd. 'deliver' I think def. 7 and 8 are similar. Don't you agree? Giving birth is a way of producing a life. Isn't it? Ciaohttp://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83125Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:83125anon14http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83125http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-83125.xml1. Point...yes, your definition is correct. HOWEVER, be careful. Sometimes you will hear "basis points". A basis point is 0.01%. In other words 25 basis points (bps) is a quarter point. Confusing? It is to me. 2. Deliver: de·liv·er (di-liv'?r) v., -ered, -er·ing, -ers. v.tr. 1. To bring or transport to the proper place or recipient; distribute: deliver groceries; deliver the mail. 2. To surrender (someone or something) to another; hand over: delivered the criminal to the police. 3. To secure (something promised or desired), as for a candidate or political party: campaign workers who delivered the ward for the mayor. 4. To throw or hurl: The pitcher delivered the ball. 5. To strike (a blow). 6. To express in words;...http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83118Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:83118meantolearn5http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83118http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-83118.xmlThanks, MH. 1. a point = 1 percent = 1% a quarter point = 1/4 percent = .25 % Can we say 'a half point' or 'half a point' to mean .50%? Can we say 'three quarter point' to mean .75%? 2. rd. 'deliver' There's a definition in dictionary:give birth to a baby e.g. She delivered her third child at home. Do you think the use of 'deliver' in our discussion is the same as the definition I cited?http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83113Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:83113anon16http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htm#83113http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-83113.xmlHi, A quarter point means 25 basis points or 0.25%. All are equivalent. Fed "delivers" means that the Federal Reserve created/made happen/"delivered" a hike in the rates. So both quotes mean that the FOMC raised its target rate for federal funds to 2.75% Hope that helps. MH http://www.federalreserve.gov/BoardDocs/Press/monetary/2005/20050322/default.htm For immediate release The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to raise its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 2-3/4 percent. The Committee believes that, even after this action, the stance of monetary policy remains accommodative and, coupled with robust underlying growth in productivity, is providing ongoing support to economic...http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htmFri, 22 May 2009 11:05:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:83014meantolearn7http://www.englishforums.com/English/QuarterPoint/qpvd/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments33-83014.xml"Fed Delivers 7th Quarter-Point Rate Hike." "Federal Reserve Pushes Key Interest Rate Up by a Quarter-Point to 2.75 Percent." Please explain the two quotes above in detail. Does 'deliver' mean 'give' in the first one? Thanks,