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What is a 'benchmark'?
In finance, a benchmark is a standard against which the performance of something is measured. For example, Brent crude oil is a benchmark for oil prices, and the FTSE 100 is a benchmark for the UK stock market. It helps investors and analysts understand market trends.
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