Market information
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Yesterday, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged. The Federal Funds rate remains between 0.00% -0.25%. Furthermore, the monetary policy committee stated that the Fed will keep the Federal Funds rate low until the end 0f 2014.
A predictive indicator of research agency GfK shows that the German consumer confidence unexpectedly increased in February. The indicator provides a prediction of consumer confidence for the month February. The index states 5.9 and is herewith higher than the 5.6 expected by economists.
This afternoon the leading indicators for December 2011 are published in the United States. These composite indicators forecast economic activity provide a vision for the future economic developments in the United States. Economists forecast an increase of 0.7% in December compared to an actual increase of 0.5% in November.
The 6M Euribor remained unchanged at 1.45%. The 10Y Swap decreased by 6 basis points to 2.39%.
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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