Market information
Friday, June 10, 2011
Yesterday, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that its key interest rate remains unchanged at 1.25%. In an explanation president of the ECB, Jean-Claude Trichet, hinted at a possible increase of its key interest rate during the next meeting in July.
Yesterday, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) announced that inflation increased to 2.3% in May compared with May 2010. The inflation rate is at its highest level in two and a half years. In April inflation was 2.1%. The increase in inflation is mainly due to higher energy prices and significantly higher prices for fresh vegetables.
Besides the figure on the inflation rate, CBS announced that industrial companies had 13% more sales in April compared to the same month last year. This increase is less than in February and March. The growth in February was 22.3% and 17.4% in March with respect to the previous year.
The 6M Euribor increased by 1 basis point to 1.74%. The 10Y Euro Swap decreased by 2 basis points to 3.34%.
In the attachment below, today’s market data on money and capital market rates as well as other rates are presented. For more history of these rates or other rates feel free to ask: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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