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European Stocks Fall as Crude Oil Holds Above $90 on Iranian Threats
Brent crude extends gains past $90 on Persian Gulf supply risks, compounding euro-area inflation pressure ahead of the ECB's expected rate hike.
Künzli CEO Roberto Martullo seeks Bally takeover amid bankruptcy
Swiss shoe maker Künzli's owner proposes buying the distressed Bally brand, its boutiques and production assets as the former luxury footwear group faces insolvency and a CHF 20 million debt pile.
Copper Hits Record as Novartis Drops on Study Miss; SMI Expected Lower
Copper surged to an all-time high above $14,500 a tonne on supply fears, while Novartis sank 5.2% pre-market after a failed muscle-disease study. The SMI was expected to open down.
Postfinance, Hypo Lenzburg Among 29 Finalists at Digital Economy Award 2026
Two major Swiss financial institutions join 27 other companies in the finals of Switzerland's premier IT and technology award, with results announced Nov. 19.
Swiss Re shares drop 3.6% after Monte Carlo risk warning
The insurer fell to CHF 137.70 on Monday following comments at the industry’s Rendez‑Vous de Septembre meeting about rising reinsurance risks, while dividend yield remains at 4.4%.
European chip stocks rise on AI demand as Infineon gets Warburg buy
Infineon rose nearly 7% after Warburg upgraded it to Buy with a 84-euro target, while UBS lifted memory-chip revenue forecasts to $1.65 trillion by 2027.
Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank Offer Credit Baskets on French Election Outcome
Banks are marketing AT1 bond baskets and total-return swaps tied to France's April presidential vote, as political risk and a budget deficit above 5% weigh on French credit spreads.
European stocks little changed ahead of ECB decision and US inflation data
European equities were little moved Monday as investors awaited the ECB decision and US inflation data; oil shares rose on Gulf tensions while the SMI fell on Novartis and Swiss Re.
DAX slips 0.15% to 26,006 as Brent holds above $97, ECB rate hike expected
Germany's blue‑chip index fell 0.15% to 26,006.53 points, staying just above the 26,000 threshold, while Brent crude traded above $97 per barrel and markets price an ECB rate rise to 2.5%.
SMI falls 0.8% as Novartis and Swiss Re lead losses
Switzerland's benchmark index closed at 14,279 after Novartis and Swiss Re weighed, while ABB, Kühne+Nagel and semiconductor suppliers offset some declines.
Swiss Board Members Compete at First VR Open Golf Event in Sempach
Nine foursome teams from across Switzerland took part in the inaugural VR Open, a scramble-format networking tournament for corporate board members at Golf Sempach.
Mirabaud sees Swiss equities as global niche leaders, not just defensive
Daniele Scilingo sees Swiss stocks as global niche leaders, warns AI valuations are stretched, and points to compounders, China adaptation, pharma innovation and UBS.
Etops Names Christian Lanzendorf Head of IFA for Germany
Swiss wealth-management tech firm appoints veteran with over 30 years' experience to lead its independent-financial-advisor business and join the group executive board.
EuroStoxx 50 slides 0.8% as oil price rise fuels inflation fears
The Euro Stoxx 50 fell to 6,368.98, its lowest since early August, as higher oil prices and heightened Iran tensions revived inflation concerns and expectations of an ECB rate hike. Swiss and UK indices also moved modestly.
EuroStoxx 50 Rises 0.32% to 6,382.59 as Media Leads, Luxury Lags
European equities posted modest gains on Thursday, buoyed by hawkish comfort from Fed's Waller. Media stocks surged on a PepsiCo deal; luxury names slipped on weak China signals.
Swiss Re: AI and energy capex could add $200bn industrial insurance premiums by 2030
Swiss Re Institute says the global capex supercycle in data centers and power infrastructure could generate $200bn in premiums from 2026 to 2030 while increasing risk concentration.
Swiss Life Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Results, Fee Growth and Cost Cuts Ahead
Swiss Life Holding AG reported a 8% increase in net profit and fee revenue in the first half of 2026, while outlining plans to cut 600 jobs by year-end 2028.
Partners Group reports H1 results; Layton steps down as CEO
Management income rises 6% to CHF 905m as AuM reaches USD 186bn; Co-CEOs Cagnati and Jenkner appointed effective January 2027.
Why Is the Swiss Franc So Strong — and What Does It Mean for Switzerland?
The Swiss franc has a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Switzerland.
Understanding Leverage in CFD Trading: Opportunity and Risk
Leverage allows traders to open positions larger than their actual account balance by borrowing capital from a broker. In CFD trading, leverage ratios can range widely depending on the asset class, the broker, and the…
Gold or Swiss Franc? How Two Safe Havens Behave in Times of Crisis
When financial markets become nervous, two names frequently return to the conversation: gold and the Swiss franc.
European bond yields rise, ending two‑day rally ahead of ECB meeting
German 10‑year Bund yields nudged up to around 3.36% as markets priced in a 25‑bp ECB rate hike, while euro‑zone inflation hit 3.3% in August and oil prices stayed above $90 a barrel.
Swiss SMI slides over 1%, LVMH hits six‑year low, ABB leads gains
The Swiss market index fell to 14,221 as LVMH reached its lowest level since 2018, while ABB posted the biggest rise; USD/CHF slipped to 80.89 Rappen and US exchanges stayed closed for a holiday.
Swiss equities slip as US markets close, Novartis drags index lower; USD/CHF falls
The SMI fell 1.2% to 14,221 points after Novartis lost 3.3% on a failed drug trial, while the franc edged higher to 80.89 per dollar and USD/JPY slipped to 154.07 yen.