Market Information Friday 22 September 2023

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged at the monetary meeting on Friday. The Bank of Japan maintained the short-term interest rate at minus 0.1%. The decision was unanimous.

The leading indicators for the American economy once again declined in August, as reported by The Conference Board on Thursday. The Leading Economic Index decreased by 0.4%, reaching 105.4. In July 2023, the index declined by 0.3%.

The Bank of England has decided not to raise interest rates, with a narrow majority of votes. The central bank announced this on Thursday. Market experts had anticipated an increase of 25 basis points to 5.50%, although a pause was not entirely ruled out.

The 6M Euribor is unchanged at 4.07% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap increased with 5 basis points to 3.28% 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.