A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that American consumers expect inflation to increase in the coming years, along with accelerating home price increases. Respondents expect inflation to be at 3.3% in a year and anticipate a 3.3% increase in home prices over a year, the highest level since July 2022.

French President Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the possibility of a major French bank being sold to a European competitor, in an effort to promote consolidation in the European banking sector. Macron emphasized the need for a European capital markets union to stimulate growth in the European Union during a TV interview on Monday.

In April 2024, the number of bankruptcies in the Netherlands increased slightly, with 353 companies declared bankrupt after correction for court session days, compared to 333 in March. This is according to data from Statistics Netherlands, with the trade sector recording the highest number of bankruptcies.

The 6M Euribor decreased with 1 basis point to 3.79% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 2 basis points to 2.78% compared to previous business day.

In the attachment, today’s market data on money and capital market rates as well as other rates are presented.