Market Information Tuesday 11 February 2025

France will receive €109 billion in private AI investments, including major contributions from the UAE and French firms. The move aims to strengthen Europe’s AI ecosystem and compete with the U.S. and China. Global leaders and tech CEOs are gathering in Paris to discuss the future of AI.

President Trump plans to impose new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, potentially disrupting global trade. While the U.S. steel industry may benefit, analysts warn of short-term demand drops. Similar tariffs in 2018 generated $1.4 billion in revenue for the US.

Chinese companies are paying record dividends and buying back shares, with payouts reaching $328 billion in 2023 and projected to hit $3.5 trillion in 2024. State-owned enterprises lead this trend, driven by government policies to boost shareholder returns and attract investors. While it supports stock markets, experts warn of capital outflows pressuring the yuan.

The 6M Euribor is unchanged at 2.47% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap is unchanged at 2.30% 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.