Market Information Tuesday 6 August 2019

Definitive figures from market researcher Markit show that the activity in the service sector in the eurozone has decreased in July 2019. The Purchasing Managers Index was 53.2 in July, compared to 53.6 in June. The composite index, also including industry, was 51.5, compared to 52.2 in the previous month.

Research agency ISM has announced that the growth of the American service sector has decreased in July compared to June. The Purchasing Managers Index was 53.7 in July, compared to 55.1 in the previous month. Economists expected a value of 55.5.

Statistics Netherlands stated that the price of consumer goods and services has increased by 2.5% in July 2019 compared to July 2018. In June 2019, consumers paid 2.7% more for goods and services than in the previous year.

The 6M Euribor decreased with 1 basis point to -0.37% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 1 basis point to -0.08% 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.