Market Information Wednesday 26 June 2019

According to the Dutch Central Planning Bureau (CPB), the volume of world trade decreased by 0.7% in April compared with the previous month. In March, world trade increased by an adjusted 0.8%. Global industrial production also decreased by 0.8% in April compared to an increase of 0.9% the previous month.

Market researcher Conference Board announced that American consumers’ confidence in the economy declined in June. The confidence indicator was reported at 121.5 in June compared to a revised 131.3 in May. Economists expected a level of 131. The confidence index reached its lowest level since September 2017.

According to the US Department of Commerce, sales of new homes in the United States decreased in May with 7.8% compared to April. Economists expected an increase of 1.6%. Home sales in May were at their lowest level in the past five months.

The 6M Euribor is unchanged at -0.31% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 3 basis points to 0.18% 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.