Market information
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
In response to the S&P 500 that reached Monday its highest level in one and half years, the European stock markets opened higher. The AEX index closed 1.2% higher and closed at 339.26.
Throughout the day numbers on the American import prices over the month February were announced. The prices for imported goods and services dropped 0.3% compared with last month.
After the European stock markets were closed, the Federal Reserve announced to leave the interest rate unchanged. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve does not see any reason to change the interest rate in the near future. The American stock markets reacted positively on this news. The Dow Jones index closed 0.4% higher at 10,685.98.
Later this week the European trade balance over the month January will be announced.
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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