Market Information Wednesday 9 April 2025

This morning, the yield on ten-year U.S. government bonds exceeded the threshold of 4.5%, following previous increases to 4.21% on Tuesday. The development indicates growing anxiety within global financial markets due to international trade disputes. The recent implementation of new import tariffs by the United States has sparked concerns over a possible recession and global economic slowdown, also impacting the bond market.

According to data published yesterday by Statistics Netherlands, consumption by Dutch households rose by 2.1 percent in February compared to the same month last year. Both the purchase of goods and the services consumed increased.

In April, Australian consumer sentiment experienced a significant decline, affected by global market disruptions linked to U.S. tariff proposals. According to recent data, consumer confidence measure dropped by 6.0%, reversing the gains from the previous month, though it remained 9.3% above the level from the previous year.

The 6M Euribor increased with 2 basis points to 2.28% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 3 basis points to 2.57% 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.