London Interbank Bid Rate (LIBID)

The London Interbank Bid Rate (LIBID) is the interest rate at which banks in London are willing to lend to each other. It is a benchmark interest rate for the euro, sterling, and other major currencies. The LIBID is calculated by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) based on the average of interbank lending rates in the London market.

The LIBID is used as a reference rate for a variety of financial products, including loans, bonds, and derivatives. It is also used to set the interest rates on some credit cards and other consumer loans.

The LIBID is a floating rate, which means that it changes over time. The rate is typically reviewed daily, and it is influenced by a number of factors, including the level of demand for funds in the London market, the level of supply of funds in the market, and the general level of interest rates.

The LIBID is an important benchmark interest rate, and it is closely watched by investors and traders. The rate can be used to gauge the health of the financial markets, and it can also be used to make investment decisions.

Here are some additional details about the LIBID:

• The LIBID is calculated by the BBA based on the average of interbank lending rates in the London market. The BBA uses a panel of banks to provide the lending rates.
• The LIBID is published daily by the BBA.
• The LIBID is a floating rate, which means that it changes over time. The rate is typically reviewed daily, and it is influenced by a number of factors, including the level of demand for funds in the London market, the level of supply of funds in the market, and the general level of interest rates.
• The LIBID is an important benchmark interest rate, and it is closely watched by investors and traders. The rate can be used to gauge the health of the financial markets, and it can also be used to make investment decisions.