Market Information Wednesday 10 April 2024

Small business confidence in the United States continued to decline in March, reaching its lowest level since December 2012, according to data from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The index fell from 89.4 in February to 88.5 in March, marking 27 months below the fifty-year average of 98.

Gold prices soared to a record high for an eighth straight session, hitting $2,365.09 per ounce, driven by momentum-following funds and geopolitical tensions. Analysts foresee further increases, with projections indicating a potential rally to $3,000 per ounce by 2025.

The sale of Dutch new-build homes rose by double digits in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching 6,100 sold homes. Despite this increase, the total number of new-build homes sold in 2023 was the lowest in the past five years, with prices rising by 3.0% compared to the previous year.

The 6M Euribor increased with 2 basis points to 3.85% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 6 basis points to 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.