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Swiss diesel prices stay high despite falling Brent crude
Diesel at Swiss pumps holds near 2.20-2.30 francs/litre even as Brent crude dips 7% to $87/bbl. Global refining shortages, Russian export ban and record-low U.S. distillate stocks keep costs elevated.
Swiss stocks slip as Nestlé, Kühne+Nagel weigh; Accelleron surges on earnings
Swiss Market Index falls 0.6% to 14,450 as Nestlé and logistics firm Kühne+Nagel lag behind Accelleron’s 3.2% gain after strong half-year results. Brent oil drops 0.9% to $87.04 amid Hormuz Strait talks.
US stocks rise as chip giants Nvidia, Micron gain; Dow pares gains
Nvidia and Micron led gains in U.S. equities as chip stocks rebounded ahead of earnings, while the Dow Jones pared early gains. Swiss SMI advanced on ABB and Sika strength.
US, Swiss stocks rise as chip shares rebound; Nestlé, ABB gain
US benchmarks advance 0.4%-0.6% as Intel, Micron rebound; SMI up 0.21% with ABB, Logitech leading. Nvidia earnings due Wednesday drive tech gains.
German growth surprise, cheaper oil lift European stocks
DAX gains nearly 1% as GDP beats expectations; Brent and WTI oil drop 3% on easing Iran tensions. Siemens Energy shares rise on unit spin-off plans.
European stocks rise after Iran sanctions threats fail to materialize
Stoxx Europe 600 gains 0.4% as geopolitical tensions ease; Germany’s Q2 GDP growth beats estimates at 1.0%. Brent crude dips below $92 a barrel.
European stocks rise as U.S. sanctions on Iran ease crude supply fears
Euro Stoxx 600 gains 0.4% as Brent crude steadies near $91.50; German GDP beats estimates with 1.0% annualized growth in Q2.
German stocks rise as oil falls; SAP drags DAX lower
DAX advances 0.48% to 26,391 as Brent crude drops over 3% and Euro Stoxx 50 gains 0.5%. SAP falls 3.7% after UBS downgrade; Nvidia awaited after U.S. PCE data.
Nvidia lifts premarket U.S. stocks; Swiss Market Index falls on heavyweights
Nvidia shares rose 5.9% in premarket trading after earnings, lifting Nasdaq futures 1% and S&P 500 futures 0.44%. Swiss Market Index fell 0.9% as Nestlé, Novartis and Roche weighed on the benchmark.
Swiss SMI falls 0.8% as Nestlé, Novartis, Roche weigh; Gurit jumps 10%
Defensive heavyweights drag Switzerland's blue-chip index lower while chip-linked stocks rise on Nvidia earnings. Brent and WTI oil prices drop over 6% in a week amid Hormuz Strait talks.
Swiss stocks rise pre-market; Accelleron surges on Nvidia-linked demand
SMI futures up 0.08% as Accelleron leads gains after strong half-year results. Brent and WTI oil drop over 1% on Hormuz Strait opening talks. Nvidia’s AI-driven rally boosts semiconductor suppliers.
Nvidia lifts global stocks after forecasting 70% revenue jump
AI chip giant Nvidia surged in after-hours trade after forecasting a 70% revenue increase and agreeing to a $12.9 billion acquisition. Asian and European futures rose as Brent crude fell ahead of Middle East talks.
Swiss stocks open higher as SMI gains 0.14% on mixed sector moves
SMI advances to 14,538 points with UBS and Amrize among top gainers, while Kühne+Nagel, Lonza and Alcon lag behind. Brent crude falls 2.5% to $86.35 amid Iran talks.
FTSE 100 edges higher as oil falls, Iran tensions ease tech-led losses
UK benchmark reverses early declines after Brent crude drops over 1% and geopolitical jitters fade. Gainers led by energy and consumer staples as global equities drift lower.
US stocks mixed as oil dips, SMI extends losses; ABB falls, Richemont rises
U.S. benchmarks diverge with Dow up 0.1%, S&P 500 down 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 down 0.6% as Brent crude drops 1.1% to $93.10. Swiss SMI falls 0.47% with ABB leading decliners and Richemont among top gainers.
US stocks slip at week’s open; Intel, AMD drag tech; SMI near lows
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fall 0.1%, 0.3% and 0.6% respectively as chipmakers lag. Brent crude dips 1% to $93.22/bbl amid Iran sanctions outlook.
Swiss stocks rise 0.21% as ABB, Logitech rebound; Orior plunges 9.5%
SMI advances on gains in ABB and Logitech, while Orior collapses after profit warning. Analysts adjust targets for Swiss firms including DKSH, Emmi and Siegfried.
Swiss equities flat as SMI hovers near 14,464; Logitech, ABB rise; Amrize falls
The Swiss Market Index edges 0.11% higher as Nestlé weighs on blue chips, while Logitech and ABB gain ground. Mid-cap and small-cap segments show mixed performance amid corporate updates and ratings changes.
Swiss stocks rise ahead of Nvidia earnings; Swiss franc weakens
Swiss Market Index up 0.16% premarket as Dow Jones gains 0.26%. Nvidia and Tesla shares fall ahead of chip giant's quarterly results. Brent crude holds above $93 per barrel amid regional tensions.
TotalEnergies CEO flags crude bearishness, product market strength
Patrick Pouyanne warns of a divergent oil market as benchmark crude trades near $90/bbl while refined products command elevated premiums. U.S. gasoline seen holding above $4 under Trump policy.
Swiss equities slip as SMI lags; Roche, Novartis weigh; Richemont gains
Swiss benchmark SMI falls 0.25% to 14,423 as Roche and Novartis slide, while Richemont leads gains. US futures point to a softer open after a mixed week.
Swiss market falls as Roche, Novartis weigh; Nestlé, Holcim rise
SMI slips 0.15% as pharma majors drag; Nestlé gains 0.5% while biotech stocks retreat. Brent oil drops 1.5% to $92.94 amid geopolitical jitters.
Swiss market opens lower as pharma stocks weigh; gold hits 3-month high
SMI falls 0.22% in pre-market as Roche and Novartis drag; DAX seen little changed. Brent oil dips 1.5% to $92.94/barrel; WTI at $85.61. Gold climbs 0.75% to $4,637/oz.
Swiss blue chips flat to open; SoftBank, KI stocks fall as Asia markets waver
Swiss franc strengthens versus euro and dollar as Asian equities drift lower on geopolitical risks and earnings caution. Brent crude dips 1.5% after prior week’s gains.