Markets
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.
FTSE 100 drops 1.3% as Gulf strikes push Brent above $100
European shares retreated as oil surged above $100 following Iranian attacks on shipping and US forces, with markets pricing in a persistent risk premium.
US Futures Slip; SMI Tumbles 1.3% on Oil, Rates, Bank Woes
The SMI fell 1.3%, with UBS leading declines as Powell's 5.041% yield and Brent crude near $108 weigh on stocks.
Pound Falls on Disappointing UK Jobs Data as Dollar Gains Strength
Sterling dropped after UK private-sector payrolls fell 34,000 in August, while the dollar index approached 100 ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision.
Black Wednesday: The Day a Single Trade Made Billions
On September 16, 1992 — a date now permanently known as "Black Wednesday" — the UK government was forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism after a wave of currency speculation made…
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surge Weighs; Nasdaq Edges Up on AI Stocks
Dow fell ~1% to 52,885 and S&P 500 dropped 0.4% to 7,690 on rising oil prices ahead of an ECB rate move; Nasdaq 100 gained 0.1% to 29,578 as AI-related shares offset weakness.
Best-Performing Dividend ETFs Over the Past Decade: US and Swiss Comparisons
YCharts ranks three US dividend ETFs among the top performers of the past decade, while Swiss-listed funds from UBS and BlackRock offer lower-cost alternatives with concentrated SMI exposure.
European Stocks Close Mixed; Novartis Slump Drag on Swiss SMI
The EuroStoxx 50 edged higher while the Swiss SMI fell 1.55% weighed down by Novartis, as investors waited on the ECB rate decision and Brent crude neared $100 a barrel.
US Markets Slide as Oil Hits $98; Novartis Plunges Toward Record Loss
Brent crude climbs toward $100 on Middle East tensions, weighing on Wall Street and Switzerland's SMI. Novartis falls nearly 10% after Phase III trial miss, wiping out roughly CHF 24 billion in market value.
US Markets Mixed After Holiday; Oil Weighs on Sentiment as Novartis Plunges
Dow futures sink 0.8% as Brent crude approaches $100; Novartis shares tumble over 9% after second clinical miss hits Swiss index.
European Gas At 3-Year Highs: Winners and Losers in the Energy Crunch
Rising gas and fuel prices reshape European equity markets, boosting energy and shipping while weighing on industrials and automakers.
European Stocks Stay Flat; Novartis Study Flop Weighs on Swiss SMI
EuroStoxx 50 flat as high oil and gas prices persist. The Swiss SMI drops 1.18% while Novartis shares fall over 9% after a failed drug trial sinks the stock.
NS Partners moves Zurich office to historic White Castle
The independent asset manager shifted its Zurich branch to a 220‑sqm space in the White Castle owned by Zurich Insurance, citing client service and staff motivation.
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…
Swiss stocks rise ahead of U.S. inflation data; Nvidia, Stadler Rail in focus
Swiss Market Index gains 0.14% as gold dips ahead of July PCE data; Nvidia shares rise before earnings, while oil falls on Iran talks. European futures mixed.
Partners Group faces €6bn refinancing challenge for three portfolio firms
Swiss asset manager Partners Group must refinance roughly €6 billion of debt owed by Emeria, Ammega and Breitling, with maturities in 2027‑28 and loans trading below par.
Swiss Market Index rises 0.54% as ABB, Swisscom lead gains; Amrize hits record low
The SMI advanced to 14,525 points, supported by eurozone data and falling oil prices, while Amrize tumbled to an all-time low after another CFO departure. Swisscom, ABB and Sika led sector gains.
DAX seen lower as investors eye Nvidia earnings, Iran sanctions and Jackson Hole
German blue-chip index expected to slip 0.2% at open as geopolitical risks and key U.S. events weigh on sentiment. Support at 26,000 and 21-day line in focus.
BofA flags stable CTA Treasury shorts, rising EUR/USD short-cover risk
Bank of America notes U.S. Treasury futures positioning remains heavily short with limited near-term cover risk, while slower-moving trend followers face pressure to reduce stretched EUR/USD short bets as the dollar weakens.
BMO reshuffles international capital markets leadership amid global expansion
Richard Couzens to lead unified international capital markets unit, while Chris Taves prepares to retire in 2027. Restructuring follows BMO’s push into EMEA and Asia.
Foxconn Unit Acquires Mexico Land Holding for $382.8M
A subsidiary of Foxconn has purchased land in Mexico for $382.8 million to expand its operational footprint.
U.K. stocks end lower as FTSE 100 dips 0.25%
The FTSE 100 fell 0.25% on Tuesday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed economic signals.
Workday buyout buzz sparks European software stocks
Speculation over a potential acquisition of Workday lifts European software shares, with investors eyeing sector consolidation amid market volatility.
Nasdaq to expand trading hours to nearly 23 hours daily
U.S. exchange operator plans extended session from December, aiming to boost liquidity and global competitiveness amid rising after-hours activity.