Market Information Thursday 09 April 2026

Wall Street surged to near one-month highs after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing concerns over energy supply disruptions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 2%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted strong gains. Falling oil prices weighed heavily on energy stocks but boosted airlines, cruise operators and broader risk appetite. Investors now await inflation data and Federal Reserve signals.

The Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked despite a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Only a handful of vessels exited the Gulf, while more than 800 ships remained stuck amid uncertainty over safe passage rules, coordination requirements and Iranian tolls. Shipowners, insurers and trade groups warned that normal flows would not resume quickly, even as oil prices fell sharply on easing supply fears.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting show a growing number of policymakers are open to possible interest rate hikes later this year, driven by concerns that higher oil and gas prices could keep inflation elevated. Officials highlighted a difficult trade-off between curbing inflation and supporting growth, as rising energy costs could also weaken consumer spending and employment.

The 6M Euribor increased with 5 basis points to 2.51% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 15 basis points to 2.99% 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.