Market Information Friday 1 December 2023

In November, inflation in the Eurozone once again exhibited a downward trend, as indicated by the preliminary data released by Eurostat on Thursday. Consumer prices recorded a 2.4% increase last month, marking a decrease from the 2.9% in October. Economist forecasts had anticipated a modest decline in inflation to 2.8%.

The unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained stable in October, as reported by the statistical agency Eurostat on Thursday. The unemployment rate, just like in September, stood at 6.5% versus 6.6% in October 2022.

In the week of November 25th, the number of new claims for unemployment benefits in the United States increased, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday. New claims for unemployment benefits rose by 7,000 to reach 218,000, slightly below the expected figure of 220,000.

The 6M Euribor increased with 2 basis points to 4.05% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap increased with 1 basis point to 2.94% 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.