Market Insights
Market Information Thursday 05 November 2026
US equities rallied after the midterms, with major indices gaining 1.6% to 2.2% as investors priced in greater policy restraint and lower risk premiums. Ten-year treasury yields fell 3 basis points to 4.92%, while the dollar weakened 0.7% amid prospects of tighter AI regulation. Longer term, fiscal deficits and heavy government borrowing remain key market risks.
Oil prices fell more than 9% to $94 a barrel, dropping below $100 for the first time in a month. Expectations of reduced geopolitical tensions and recovering Middle East supply are weighing on the risk premium in crude markets. Brent had risen about 65% this year as conflict disrupted Gulf supply.
EU enlargement is gathering momentum, with Montenegro close to accession and Albania and Moldova potentially following by 2028. Brussels sees expansion as an investment in Europe’s economic competitiveness, resilience and security, while offering businesses deeper market integration. Progress remains dependent on unanimous approval by EU-members.
The 6M Euribor increased with 2 basis points to 3.01% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 7 basis points to 3.36% 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.
