Market Information Tuesday 1 April 2025

European stock markets fell sharply, with the Stoxx 600 down 1.51% and recording its first monthly loss of 2025. Automakers, including Volkswagen and Renault, dropped due to trade concerns, while the Basic Resources sector hit its lowest level since 2020, with mining giants declining over 3%.

The S&P 500 rebounded slightly after an early sell-off, while the Nasdaq fell 0.7%, dragged down by tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla. Investors shifted to defensive stocks amid uncertainty over trade policy. Economists now expect just 0.3% U.S. growth in Q1, raising recession fears.

Asia-Pacific markets recovered from Monday’s losses. Australia’s ASX 200 rose after the central bank held rates at 4.1%. Japan’s Nikkei erased early gains after Monday’s sharp drop. South Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posted gains.

The 6M Euribor decreased with 3 basis points to 2.35% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap is unchanged at 2.65% 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.