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Swiss SMI slips as 19 of 20 components fall; Geberit, DocMorris advance on earnings
The Swiss blue-chip index was set to open lower, with Geberit the sole gainer after strong half-year results. DocMorris surged 8% on earnings, while BKW dropped 3%. Global yields near multi-decade highs weighed on risk assets.
Emmi posts 2.2% revenue rise in H1 2026, lifts annual outlook
Swiss dairy group Emmi reports stronger-than-expected first-half growth, with revenue up 2.2% to CHF 2.32bn, while maintaining full-year EBIT and net margin guidance.
Swiss SMI slips on rising yields; Geberit earnings loom, oil climbs
Swiss benchmark down 0.13% as global bond yields hit multi-decade highs; Geberit to report half-year results. Oil rises on Hormuz Strait risks as tech stocks retreat.
Swiss franc gains appeal for carry trades after yen intervention
Investors shift focus to the franc as a funding currency for carry trades following rare yen intervention. Swiss franc strengthens against the euro and dollar while rates remain at zero.
Swiss SMI gains 0.5% as Geberit, Roche lead; Alcon, insurers lag
Defensive heavyweights and strong earnings from Geberit drove the Swiss benchmark higher, while Alcon and insurance stocks declined. Second-tier movers included Implenia, Skan and LLB on results.
Global stocks slip as yields surge; Swiss market edges up on pharma gains
Nasdaq leads losses as U.S. 30-year yields hit 19-year high. SMI ekes out gains on Roche, Novartis gains; ABB falls. Brent crude near $91, gold dips.
Sunrise Q2 2026 results: cash flow rises 33% as revenue dips 2.6%
Swiss telecom group reports CHF 204 million adjusted free cash flow in Q2, offsetting a 2.6% revenue decline. Full-year guidance maintained despite softer top-line trends.
Swiss Market Index slips as Geberit surges; oil hits four-day high
Geberit shares jumped 8% on strong half-year results while Straumann fell 6.3% after CEO departure. Brent crude rose above $92 as geopolitical risks mount.
Dollar, euro lose nearly half their purchasing power since 2000
U.S. dollar and euro purchasing power halved over 25 years, while Swiss franc held value better amid divergent central bank policies. Inflation trends and wage dynamics compared.
Swiss stocks slip as global markets waver; Roche, Novartis advance
Swiss Market Index fell 0.13% as U.S. futures declined on rising bond yields and Middle East tensions. Roche and Novartis led Swiss gains, while cyclicals like ABB lagged. U.S. tech and AI-linked stocks retreated.
Swiss GDP grows 1.5% in Q2 2026, data shows
Switzerland's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter, driven by domestic demand and services sector growth.
Swiss National Bank holds rates steady as inflation cools
The SNB maintained its policy rate at 1.25% on Thursday, citing stable inflation and economic resilience. No further guidance on future moves was provided.
Swiss National Bank holds rates steady after September review
The SNB left its key policy rate unchanged at 1.25% as inflation remains within target range, citing stable economic conditions.