Market Information Wednesday 11 March 2026

U.S. stock markets ended a volatile session largely unchanged after losing momentum late in the day. The Dow slipped 0.1 percent, the S&P 500 fell 0.2 percent and the Nasdaq closed slightly higher. Oil prices swung sharply following conflicting reports about a tanker in the blocked Strait of Hormuz and ultimately fell 9 percent, pressuring energy companies.

Asian markets traded mostly higher, supported by strong technology shares and optimism around a potential historic release of oil reserves, while Middle East tensions pushed aluminium prices higher due to supply disruptions.

AI adoption in the workplace is accelerating rapidly, with the share of employers not using the technology halving in a year according to UWV. Since the launch of ChatGPT, organizations increasingly deploy AI to support or automate work, although adoption varies significantly by sector. Information and communication companies lead, while retail and automotive lag. Employers expect employees will need new skills in the next five years, including technical expertise and greater adaptability as roles evolve more frequently. Many organizations are responding with training initiatives and giving employees room to experiment with AI tools.

The 6M Euribor increased with 4 basis points to 2.18% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 4 basis points to 2.86% 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.