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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.
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.
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 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.
SMI Reclaims Gains Before ECB, Copper Retreats From Record, Oil Holds Above $100
Swiss blue chips reversed morning losses ahead of an almost certain 25-basis-point ECB rate hike, while copper fell 2.2% from a record and Brent crude stayed above $100 on Middle East risk.
FTSE 100 slips 0.6% as ECB lifts rates, oil jumps on Middle East tensions
European equities fell after the ECB raised all three benchmark rates by 25 basis points, while Brent and WTI crude surged on conflict‑driven supply concerns.
Swiss economic and financial events calendar: September 16–23, 2026
Key corporate results, regulatory discussions and market events dominate the Swiss economic calendar this week.
Swiss Market Open Under Pressure as US Futures, Oil Rise and FX Shifts Dominate
Asian markets and Swiss equities face headwinds from rising Brent crude, US futures declines and expectations of Fed rate hikes.
SMI higher ahead; Fed wait, oil dip weigh on Wall Street
The Swiss Market Index opens 0.3% higher as traders position ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. Oil retreats after a sharp Tuesday rally.
SMI Reverses to Loss as Novartis Rises, Alcon Drags; Oil Holds Above $100
The Swiss benchmark reversed an early gain to trade 0.2% lower, weighed by geopolitical risk and oil prices over $100. Novartis climbed 1.2% while Alcon lagged.
Volkswagen Announces 50,000 More Job Cuts in Overhaul That Lifts Shares 8%
Europe's largest carmaker approved its Future Plan 2030 restructuring, bringing total cuts to 100,000. Shares rallied as analysts saw a potential halo effect for the German auto industry.
Swiss SMI up 0.2% pre-market as 18 of 20 components rise
Alcon shares decline sharply amid pre-market trading; Brent crude stays above $100 amid geopolitical tensions
SMI falls again as oil and inflation fears weigh on global markets
Swiss index slumps amid rising oil prices and US inflation concerns; Meta surges 6.6% on AI announcement.
US stocks open higher; SMI extends gains as Fed decision calms markets
Wall Street leads gainers after the Fed raised rates 25 basis points. The SMI climbs, tech stocks surge pre-market, and UBS capital-rule debate is deferred.
US Futures Rise as SMI Falls; Nestlé Dips on Russia Asset Seizure
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures advance ahead of US open, while Switzerland's SMI drops 0.2% — Nestlé falls over temporary Russian control loss and Swisscom is set for index replacement.
Frankfurt stocks extend rally on Fed rate hike and lower oil
DAX climbs 1% to 25,800 as Fed's first rate increase since 2023 calms markets and Brent crude continues to fall.
Dax Flat as Oil Nears $100; Fresenius Leads Gainers, Infineon Slumps
The Dax stalled near 26,008 as Brent crude approached $100 a barrel on Middle East tensions. Fresenius led Dax gainers while Infineon and Novartis weighed on European indexes.
European shares dip on expiry day; telecom, food stocks weigh on indices
EuroStoxx 50, FTSE 100 and SMI all fell slightly as options expiry weighed on sentiment, while Orange and Nestlé led losses in telecom and consumer staples.
SMI Hovers Near Loss Zone as Nestlé Slips on Russia Worry; Gold Gains
Switzerland's blue-chip index edges lower while Nestlé falls on Moscow administration news; pharmaceuticals and gold extend gains.
SMI in Red, 8 of 20 Blue Chips Gain; Nestlé Loses After Russia Report; Gold Rises
Swiss stock market closes lower after a positive week; gold prices increase amid rising interest rates; Nestlé shares fall after Russia business report.