Market Insights
Market Information Thursday 13 June 2024
Consumer prices in the United States rose less than expected in May, according to figures from the US Department of Labor. Consumer prices rose by 3.3 percent year-on-year compared to 3.4 percent a month earlier. Economists had expected 3.4 percent. Core inflation, which is adjusted for food and energy prices, was 3.4 percent on an annual basis compared to 3.6 percent a month earlier. Economists had expected 3.5 percent.
British industrial production decreased more than expected in April, according to figures from the British official statistics office. Production fell by 0.9 percent on a monthly basis. Economists had expected a decline of 0.1 percent. In March production increased with 0.2 percent.
Stocks of crude oil in the United States rose last week, as did stocks of gasoline, heating oil, and diesel. This was evident on Wednesday from figures from the US Energy Agency EIA. In the week ending June 7, crude oil inventories rose by 3.7 million barrels to 459.7 million barrels. Gasoline inventories rose by 2.6 million barrels to 233.5 million barrels. Inventories of heating oil and diesel increased by 0.9 million barrels to 123.4 million barrels. The refinery utilization rate fell from 95.4 to 95.0 percent.
The 6M Euribor is unchanged at 3.75% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 10 basis points to 2.80% 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.