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European Stocks Edged Higher as Oil Prices Continued to Slide
EuroStoxx 50 gained 0.58% to 6,302.86 as falling crude supported equities, while the Fed's latest rate hike drew mixed reactions from analysts.
Swiss Market Index holds gains amid Fed hike, UBS gains amid Ständerat vote
The SMI advances modestly as the Swiss market reacts to the Fed’s 25 bps rate hike and UBS’ capital rules vote, while Roche and Rieter face profit-taking pressures.
Swiss Market Index rises as UBS gains amid Fed rate hike, Helvetia Baloise outperforms
UBS gains after Ständerat approves stricter capital rules; Roche and Rieter face downgrades; oil prices ease amid Saudi export diversification efforts.
UBS Stock Continues Slide as Weak U.S. Bank Sentiment Weighs
UBS shares fell to 41.53 francs, down 7.2% from their recent 45-franc high, as Goldman Sachs warned of stronger-than-expected costs. Swiss capital-rule debate adds further uncertainty.
UBS Shares Extend Losses as Weak US Banks Weigh on Swiss Lender
UBS shares slid further Thursday as Goldman Sachs' warning dragged on bank sentiment, while Swiss policymakers face a key vote on capital rules.
FTSE 100 Rises as Fed Hike Lifts Mood Ahead of BoE Decision
UK stocks gained ground Wednesday on the back of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate increase, with investors looking ahead to Thursday's Bank of England policy meeting.
Swiss Market Index rises; Roche downgraded, Rieter hit by UBS rating cut
Swiss equities mixed as SMI gains, but Roche and Rieter face downgrades; oil prices dip amid geopolitical uncertainty and Fed rate hike expectations.
FINMA Director Highlights Insurance Supervision and Climate Risks at 2026 Small Insurers Symposium
FINMA chief Stefan Walter stressed the regulator's focus on solvency, customer protection and emerging climate threats during the fourth annual gathering of Swiss small and mid‑size insurers.
FINMA stresses risk-based, proportional insurance supervision
Stefan Walter says Swiss regulators will focus oversight on individual insurer risks, with more freedom tied to competence — and tighter rules on complex investments like private credit.
SMI set for higher open; oil eases; Fed lifts rates again
Swiss markets brace for a firmer start as oil retreats from four-month highs, the Fed delivers its first hike in over three years, and AI-focused semiconductor names remain in demand despite broader US equity weakness.
SMI set for higher start as Boeing tumbles and semiconductors stay in demand
Swiss index guided up 0.5%, US futures recover 0.7% overnight, while Boeing drops 3.7% on 777X delay and AI chip names hold firm.
Infomaniak’s Reverse Takeover: Perrot Duval’s 200-Million-Franken Deal Raises Questions on Valuation and Outlook
A Swiss cloud and IT services firm is merging with a long-standing but struggling Swiss exchange-listed company in a reverse takeover valued at 200 million Swiss francs, raising investor questions about the valuation and future prospects.
DAX Edges Lower as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Frankfurt
The DAX dipped 0.15% to 25,402.28 after an early sell-off, while defense and steel stocks gained and chemical names fell ahead of the Fed meeting.
EuroStoxx 50 rises slightly amid KI energy tensions
Swiss SMI weighed down by Novartis; global KI demand strains power grids and fuels market speculation on energy sector opportunities.
DAX Falls 1.7% on Oil Above $100, Eyes ECB Rate Decision
The DAX dropped to its lowest level since late July as Brent crude breached $100, while investors awaited Thursday's expected ECB rate hike.
SMI Falls Below 14,000 as Oil Hits $100; Meta and Chime Lead Gainers
Switzerland's SMI slipped below 14,000 for the first time since mid-June on rising oil and inflation fears. Meta rose around 5% ahead of its AI agent launch, while Chime jumped 11% on a $590 million bank acquisition.
US markets open lower; SMI falls 1.2% with UBS leading declines
The SMI dropped 1.22% to 13,708.71 as oil prices near $108 and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.041% weighed on equities. UBS led losers in Switzerland.
UBS's Kunkel sees broadening rally, warns of three key risks
The UBS global family and institutional wealth CIO anticipates widening equity gains driven by earnings, while flagging oil shocks, AI monetisation doubts and fiscal pressures as top threats.
SMI Drops Below 14,000 for First Time Since Mid-June as Energy Fears Weigh
Switzerland's benchmark index falls to 13,919 as oil pushes past $100 a barrel and 19 of 20 SMI blue chips trade lower. Chime Financial surges nearly 11% in US premarket.
CFDs Explained: How Contracts for Difference Work
Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are derivative instruments that let traders speculate on price movements of an asset — stocks, commodities, indices, or currencies — without owning the underlying asset itself. This…
Swiss Equity Favorites Add Two New Laggards; Sandoz Sets Ambitious 2035 Targets
Partners Group and Dätwyler anchor the bottom of the watchlist, while Sandoz unveils a plan to double revenue to over $22 billion by 2035.
Oil, Inflation and Interest Rates: The Connection Traders Should Understand
Oil is usually associated with petrol stations, transportation and energy companies.
Swiss SMI falls below 14,000 as Brent oil hits $100
Switzerland's benchmark index slipped to its lowest level since mid-June amid oil-driven inflation worries, while luxury, construction and pharma stocks diverged.
Dax recovers losses amid oil price and bond yield developments
German stock market recovers from early losses, supported by easing oil prices, bond yields, and government measures to address high fuel prices. Rüstungsaktien and steel stocks lead gains, while chemical and bank stocks lag.
Swiss shares fall as SMI slips below 14,000; DocMorris jumps on bond
SMI trades below 14,000 after weak US cues and high energy prices; Novartis lag after downgrade, luxury names fall, DocMorris rises on 100m CHF convertible.