Market Information

Market information

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Irish government announced Tuesday night that a fund has been set up for banks. In this fund, with a total size of EUR 81 billion, banks can deposit toxic real estate loans. With this fund the Irish government attempts to relieve banks from toxic loans.

Volumes on the AEX were low yesterday. Recent figures on the American consumer confidence had a positive influence on the AEX. The IMF published in a report that economic growth in Germany is expected to be lower this year than expected, which had a negative effect on the stock market. The AEX closed 0.1% lower at 343.60.

After four days in which the price of gold increased, the price per troy ounce dropped to $1,108.40 yesterday. Expectations in the market on a strengthening dollar put the gold price under pressure.

The 6M Euribor decreased to 0.94%. The 10Y Swap rate decreased 3 basis points to 3.30%.

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