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EU Approves Roche’s Susvimo for Neovascular AMD Treatment
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Roche’s implant-based Susvimo, marking the first continuous-delivery option for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Sygnum Partners With Nu Global to Bring Crypto Infrastructure to Latin America's Largest Digital Bank
Swiss crypto bank Sygnum will provide banking and custody infrastructure for Nu Global's international rollout, serving 140 million customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia.

European Stocks Slide After ECB Rate Hike as Oil Stays Above $100
The ECB's second interest-rate increase this year failed to calm markets. Brent crude remains above $100 and inflation concerns weighed on European equities, with mining stocks leading losses.

Nestlé, Novartis, Roche and UBS: What Moves Switzerland’s Biggest Stocks?
Switzerland may be a relatively small country, but its stock market contains companies with enormous global influence.

European High-Yield Real Estate Debt Faces 2023-Style Stress as Zins Risks Emerge
European issuers of high-risk real estate debt are experiencing renewed pressure, mirroring the 2023 market turmoil triggered by rising interest rates and deteriorating refinancing conditions.

Eurozone equities rise on oil price drop, KI optimism
European markets advanced Monday on lower crude prices and diplomatic hopes for Middle East stability, with tech stocks leading gains amid US-China KI talks.

European Stocks Slide After ECB Lifts Rates to Highest Since April 2025
STOXX 600 fell 0.7% as the European Central Bank raised its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, while Brent crude breached $100 a barrel amid surging eurozone inflation.

Eurozone yields near decade highs amid Brent crude surge and ECB-Fed watch
U.S. Treasury yields hover just below 5% as Brent crude climbs 3% ahead of ECB and Fed rate decisions.

Euro Yields Hold Multi-Year Peaks as Crude Surges Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
German bunds stay near 13-year highs as Brent crude jumps to $112 a barrel on Middle East tensions, with Fed and ECB policymakers bracing for fresh inflationary pressure.

European stocks retreat on AI safety concerns, Fed rate bets dampen gains
European indices decline as AI sector stocks falter amid regulatory uncertainty, while oil prices rise on geopolitical tensions and Fed rate hike expectations weigh on risk appetite.

SMI opens higher with Galderma, Sandoz debuts amid KI chip demand
Swiss equity markets expected to start the week on a positive note, with the SMI index poised for gains as pharmaceutical firms Galderma and Sandoz make their debut. Meanwhile, oil prices retreated despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Swiss Market Index faces seasonal volatility amid central-bank rate hikes
Analysts highlight dividend-paying stocks as a stable long-term wealth accumulation tool amid cautious optimism for Swiss equities.

SMI drops 0.47%, oil above $100 weighs on global equities
Swiss benchmark closed lower as crude prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since May, while ECB raised rates as expected and US producer prices came in hotter than forecast.

Swiss Economic Calendar: SNB Policy Update, Federal Votes, Roche Pharma Day This Week
The Swiss National Bank will release its balance of payments and monetary policy assessment this week, alongside federal votes on Sep 27 and earnings from firms including Hilti, Hilti and Roche.

FTSE 100 Rises 0.3% as Mining Stocks Rally on Base-Metal Gains
Barratt Redrow led UK gains after beating profit estimates, while miners rallied on higher base-metal prices. UK inflation ticked up to 3.1% in August.

SMI opens higher; Fed rate-hike odds near 93% as traders wait for Wednesday decision
The Swiss benchmark rose 0.1% to 13,815.84 as ABB led gainers. Investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision, where a 25-bp hike is priced in at over 90%.

Swiss Stocks rebound early week; Roche, Novartis lead, ABB and tech drag
The SMI rose 0.6% to 13,854 in a first countermove after last week's >4% slide. Pharmaceutical giants led gains while AI-linked and construction-materials names faced pressure from rising Brent crude above $107.

US Stocks Slide as Inflation Fears Mount; Oil Surges Past $100 a Barrel
Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 all fell Thursday as hotter-than-expected producer prices stoked fears of further Fed rate hikes. WTI crude reclaimed $100 for the first time since May.

SMI Expected Higher After Tuesday Loss; Markets Await Fed Rate Call
The Swiss Market Index opens in positive territory ahead of a widely expected 25-basis-point rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, while oil retreats and crypto stocks stumble on regulatory headlines.

Swiss Yacht Broker Boataffair Serves Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients at Up to 300,000 CHF Per Week
Adrian and Natalya Walker's Swiss-based Boataffair broker luxury yacht charters ranging from 20,000 CHF for a catamaran to 100,000–300,000 CHF weekly for motor yachts, plus fuel and provisions.

Revolut seeks Swiss banking license, plans CHF 150m expansion
The British fintech aims to expand in the lucrative Swiss market with a local license, geared toward offering salary accounts and Swiss IBANs.

German equities fall after ECB raises interest rates
The DAX lost 0.7% to 25,407 points, marking its lowest point of the day, as markets reacted to the ECB's second rate hike of the year and revised inflation forecasts.

Swiss asking rents fall for first time in five years
Newhome data shows a 1.7% drop in national listing prices from July 2025 to July 2026, led by sharp declines in Ticino and Zurich.

Swiss and US markets rise on Fed independence, Logitech leads SMI
Swiss indices closed higher on Thursday, with Logitech leading gains, while US markets benefited from falling oil prices and the Fed’s commitment to inflation control.

