Market Information Tuesday 13 January 2026

Former Federal Reserve chairs Janet Yellen, Ben Bernanke and Alan Greenspan, joined by 10 other ex policy leaders, condemned the Trump administration’s criminal probe of Chair Jerome Powell as an unprecedented attempt to undermine central bank independence. They compared it to practices seen in emerging markets with weak institutions, warning of negative consequences for inflation and economic performance. The inquiry relates to Powell’s testimony on headquarters renovations, which he addressed in a rare video statement.

Oil settled at seven-week highs as markets weighed risks to Iranian exports. Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $63.87 a barrel and WTI crude gained 0.6% to $59.50, the highest settlements since November 18 and December 5. Further gains were capped by expectations of higher supply from Venezuela, another sanctioned member of the OPEC, including talk of up to 50 million barrels going to the U.S.

Dutch consumer inflation slowed in December, according to final figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Headline inflation eased to 2.8% year on year from 2.9% in November, matching the flash estimate published on January 7. The largest downward contribution came from the price development of stays in bungalow parks. With December finalised, CBS reported full year 2025 inflation of 3.3% versus 2024.

The 6M Euribor increased with 1 basis point to 2.12% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 3 basis points to 2.85% 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.