Market Information Monday 14 September 2026

Xi Jinping urges BRICS members to push for a lasting Middle East ceasefire, as oil benchmarks rose over 2.5% amid ongoing regional tensions. China remains Iran’s top trading partner and a major buyer of its energy exports, even as fresh US sanctions target Tehran’s financial links abroad. Economists note China’s years of oil stockpiling, followed by reduced purchases, have helped cap further price increases.

US inflation outpaced wage growth again in August, with consumer prices up 3.4% year on year against 3.1% wage growth, eroding real earnings. Real average hourly earnings fell 0.3% annually, a reversal driven largely by an energy price surge since spring, with gasoline up 3.9% in August alone. Consumers are already trading down to discount and warehouse retailers as households brace for a prolonged squeeze on spending power.

Corporate insolvencies in Germany climbed to a 13 year high in the first half of 2026, with 12,812 filings marking a 6.7% rise year on year. Transportation and warehousing bore the brunt. The rise comes despite signs of recovery, as business morale hit a one year high in August.

The 6M Euribor increased with 1 basis point to 2.81% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap increased with 1 basis point to 3.54% 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.