Market Information Wednesday 9 November 2022

Confidence among small business owners in the United States fell in October. This was revealed on Tuesday by figures from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The confidence index decreased to 91.3 last month from 92.1 in September.

Retail sales in the eurozone increased slightly in September, according to figures published on Tuesday by European statistics agency Eurostat. On a volume basis, retail sales increased 0.4% month-on-month in September. In August, volumes were flat. On a year-on-year basis, retail sales in the eurozone were still down 0.6% in September.

Consumer prices in China increased at a slower pace in October. This was revealed on Wednesday by figures from the Chinese statistics bureau. On a year-on-year basis, prices increased by 2.1% after a 2.8% plus in September and 2.5% in August. For October, economists were counting on a 2.3% rise. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.1% in October after a 0.3% plus in September.

The 6M Euribor increased with 2 basis points to 2.30% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 9 basis points to 3.06% 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.