Markets
US stocks fluctuate as tech gains offset losses; SMI pares declines
Dow futures edge higher while Nasdaq 100 slips; energy price surge fuels inflation concerns ahead of Fed decision. Swiss market pares losses with defensive stocks leading gains.
DAX extends losses as oil prices and bond yields rise
German blue-chip index falls 0.44% to 25,856 amid elevated oil prices and bond yields, while MDax declines 1.04%. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further support crude prices.
Credit Exchange CEO on scaling Swiss mortgage platform to $6 bln
Serkan Mirza discusses leading the Credit Exchange’s rapid growth, integrating AI and expanding into pensions as the B2B platform reshapes Switzerland’s mortgage market.
Morgan Stanley lifts ratings on Coloplast, Demant in European MedTech
Analysts raise targets on hearing-aid names and rebalance coverage after strategic updates, while downgrading Smith & Nephew to equal weight. Sector remains in-line.
DAX inclusion shows mixed long-term stock performance gains
Deutsche Bank analysis finds new DAX entrants underperform the index by a median 8% in their first year, despite short-term liquidity boosts. Changes effective September 21.
Swiss stocks slip as oil, rate fears weigh on markets
SMI falls 0.4% as Brent crude tops $95, inflation and ECB/Fed policy expectations drive defensive rotation; Roche, Swiss Life gain while Amrize, Holcim lag.
Nvidia lifts US tech as Salesforce jumps; SMI hits session low
Nvidia surged 8% premarket after strong outlook, lifting the Nasdaq 100, while Salesforce rallied 10% on AI-driven growth guidance. Swiss equities fell 1.2% as heavyweights weighed.
Swiss equities slip as oil, inflation and rate fears weigh
SMI falls 0.4% to 14,280 as defensive shares lag; Amrize drops 2.7% after BofA downgrade, Roche and Swiss Life advance. Brent crude tops $95/bbl after U.S.-Iran strikes.
US stocks slip at week open as oil spikes, geopolitics weigh
Dow Jones falls 0.4% as Brent crude tops $91; Aon shares drop on $17bn KKR deal; GameStop warns on Q2 revenue amid store closures.
Swiss stocks fall as oil surge fuels inflation concerns; UBS upgrades Comet, VAT, Inficon
SMI drops 0.1% as Brent crude tops $95 a barrel after U.S.-Iran tensions escalate; UBS lifts targets on Swiss tech names. Nestlé to sell vitamins unit for $1 billion.
Swiss stocks slip as oil surges, geopolitical risks weigh on markets
The SMI fell 0.1% to 14,323 as Brent crude topped $95 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Tech shares led gainers, while Amrize and Partners Group lagged.
Nvidia’s strong results lift Swiss chip suppliers modestly amid mixed market signals
Comet, Inficon and VAT Group gain 1.4%-2.1% after Nvidia’s Q2 revenue surge, but broader semiconductor volatility remains subdued. Analysts cite solid fundamentals for VAT as Citigroup sets a 850-franc target.
Nvidia lifts premarket U.S. stocks; Salesforce surges on outlook; SMI falls
U.S. futures rise as Nvidia’s results fuel AI optimism; Salesforce jumps 10% on raised revenue guidance. Swiss SMI declines 0.9% as heavyweights Nestlé, Novartis and Roche weigh.
UBS flags commodities as inflation hedge amid Middle East risks
Strategists recommend broad exposure to energy, metals and agriculture as geopolitical tensions and weather patterns reshape supply. Brent crude near $87, European gas at 65 euros/MWh.
US tech shares rise on Nvidia rally; Swiss SMI falls on heavyweights
Nasdaq 100 gains 1% as Nvidia soars 7.3% on AI demand; S&P 500 up 0.46%; HP drops 6% on weak outlook; Swiss SMI down 1.2% as heavyweights weigh.
Novartis shares hit record high on multiple sclerosis drug data
Swiss pharma giant rallies 6.3% after positive late-stage trial results for oral multiple sclerosis drug Remibrutinib, outpacing broader market slump. Analysts flag upside potential but warn of near-term consolidation risks.
Investis reports 6.8% rise in H1 rental income, LTV falls to 27.3%
Swiss real estate firm posts CHF 41.5 million in rental income for the half-year, while loan-to-value ratio declines to 27.3%. Portfolio value reaches CHF 2.3 billion.
European stocks fall despite Nvidia gains as Jackson Hole looms
Euro Stoxx 50, FTSE 100 and SMI decline after Nvidia's strong outlook fails to lift broader European equities. Tech sector buoys gains while defensive stocks weigh on Swiss index.
German DAX falls 1.1% as oil prices rise, inflation fears weigh
September opens with losses for Europe's benchmark index as geopolitical tensions lift oil prices and investors reassess rate expectations. Euro Stoxx 50 also declines.
Swiss pharma midcaps Basilea, Siegfried draw value investor interest
Basilea and Siegfried offer discounted valuations, earnings upgrades and growth prospects as Swiss pharma sector outperformers. Analysts set 38% and 55% upside targets respectively.
Euro Stoxx 50 falls 0.8% as oil prices rise amid Iran tensions
Eurozone benchmark index extends losses to August lows as geopolitical risks and energy prices drive inflation concerns ahead of ECB meeting. Swiss SMI rises 0.34%, FTSE 100 dips 0.32%.
Dollar slips as long-end yields fuel debasement trade ahead of Fed week
U.S. currency retreats from post-Fed gains as two-year SOFR holds above 4.20%, while ECB inflation data and RBNZ decision loom. Analysis flags risk of further losses unless hawkish repricing solidifies.
Global bond rout deepens as oil prices surge past $92; UK 30-year gilt yields hit 28-year high
Long-term UK borrowing costs rise to levels last seen in 1998 as oil climbs above $92 a barrel, while eurozone inflation hits a three-year high. Global bond markets extend sell-off amid inflation and fiscal concerns.
EUR/USD slips as dollar strengthens ahead of Eurozone inflation
Euro falls below 1.16 amid weak German retail data and rising oil prices, while USD/JPY approaches 160 as Japanese yields hit three-decade highs. Technical levels and U.S. payrolls data loom large.
EUR/USD trapped between key moving averages as ECB-Fed hike bets converge
The pair remains confined between the 100-day and 200-day moving averages after Eurozone inflation data reinforced expectations for a September ECB hike but tempered bets on further tightening.