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Frankfurt Stocks Close: DAX Slips Below 25,000 Points as 200-Day Moving Average Holds
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Frankfurt Stocks Close: DAX Slips Below 25,000 Points as 200-Day Moving Average Holds

The German DAX fell 1.03% to close below 25,000 points on Thursday, finding temporary support at its 200-day moving average amid pressure from high oil prices, rising bond yields, and weak US markets.

Markets Desk · 2 Oct 2026
DAX slips 0.13% to 25,374 as US weakness drags German shares
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DAX slips 0.13% to 25,374 as US weakness drags German shares

The German DAX closed at 25,374.42 points, down 0.13%, after late‑day losses tied to weak US markets, rising oil and gold prices and concerns over AI sector funding.

Markets Desk · 29 Sept 2026
European stocks stay flat as Iran tensions lift oil, bond yields and hit tech shares
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European stocks stay flat as Iran tensions lift oil, bond yields and hit tech shares

The Swiss Market Index edged up 0.06% while the DAX and EuroStoxx50 were unchanged; Brent rose to $108 and 10‑year German yields hit 3.65% amid geopolitical risk and AI concerns.

Markets Desk · 28 Sept 2026
German fuel prices hit record high as state revenue rises
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German fuel prices hit record high as state revenue rises

Super E10 prices averaged 2.286 euros per liter in Germany, driven by regulatory costs and debates over overproduction taxes.

Markets Desk · 26 Sept 2026
SMI Holds Steady; ABB and UBS Rise, Nestlé Struggles
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SMI Holds Steady; ABB and UBS Rise, Nestlé Struggles

Swiss stock market shows resilience, with ABB and UBS gaining while Nestlé lags. Oil prices and bond yields remain key market drivers.

Markets Desk · 25 Sept 2026
SMI climbs as ABB and UBS gain; oil prices fall
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SMI climbs as ABB and UBS gain; oil prices fall

Swiss stock market rises, with ABB and UBS among top gainers, while oil prices decline. Analysts warn of rising bond yields.

Markets Desk · 25 Sept 2026
Dax dips as oil above $100 spooks European stocks
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Dax dips as oil above $100 spooks European stocks

European equities opened lower on Thursday as Brent crude held above $100, weighed by renewed Middle East tensions and softening US tech sentiment.

Markets Desk · 24 Sept 2026
Austria Plans 12-Cent Fuel Price Cut for Oct-Nov
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Austria Plans 12-Cent Fuel Price Cut for Oct-Nov

Vienna will slash mineral oil taxes and trim refiner margins to lower pump prices by more than 12 cents per liter, citing inflation as a top priority.

Markets Desk · 24 Sept 2026
US Futures Slip; Oil Bounces, SMI Erases Gains, Nvidia Pre-Market Down
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US Futures Slip; Oil Bounces, SMI Erases Gains, Nvidia Pre-Market Down

Wall Street opens lower as oil stabilizes and geopolitical hopes offset by chip-sector pullback; SMI surrenders morning gains ahead of SNB decision.

Markets Desk · 24 Sept 2026
European stocks climb as oil prices fall, M&A buzz lifts Evonik
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European stocks climb as oil prices fall, M&A buzz lifts Evonik

Fallen crude prices and Middle East diplomacy boost European equities, while KI enthusiasm and takeover speculation add further gains.

Markets Desk · 22 Sept 2026
Frankfurt opens lower as oil surge and AI fears weigh on Europe's benchmark
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Frankfurt opens lower as oil surge and AI fears weigh on Europe's benchmark

Germany's DAX slipped 0.5% to 25,431 and the MDAX fell 1.1% on Monday morning, pressured by rising oil prices from Middle East tensions and new warnings about artificial intelligence risks.

Markets Desk · 22 Sept 2026
SMI Gains 0.7%, Defensive Stocks Offset AI Selloff as Oil Pushes Above $107
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SMI Gains 0.7%, Defensive Stocks Offset AI Selloff as Oil Pushes Above $107

The Swiss benchmark index recovered part of last week's losses thanks to Roche, Novartis and Nestlé, while AI-linked tech names and building-material stocks fell on rising energy costs and Fed rate-hike expectations.

Markets Desk · 22 Sept 2026
Eurozone equities rise on oil price drop, KI optimism
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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.

Markets Desk · 21 Sept 2026
European Stocks Slide After ECB Lifts Rates to Highest Since April 2025
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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.

Markets Desk · 21 Sept 2026
Euro Yields Hold Multi-Year Peaks as Crude Surges Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
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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.

Markets Desk · 21 Sept 2026
European stocks retreat on AI safety concerns, Fed rate bets dampen gains
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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.

Markets Desk · 21 Sept 2026
SMI opens higher with Galderma, Sandoz debuts amid KI chip demand
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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.

Markets Desk · 21 Sept 2026
SMI drops 0.47%, oil above $100 weighs on global equities
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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.

Markets Desk · 21 Sept 2026
SMI Expected Higher After Tuesday Loss; Markets Await Fed Rate Call
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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.

Markets Desk · 20 Sept 2026
SMI Reclaims Gains Before ECB, Copper Retreats From Record, Oil Holds Above $100
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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.

Markets Desk · 20 Sept 2026
Swiss Market Open Under Pressure as US Futures, Oil Rise and FX Shifts Dominate
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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.

Markets Desk · 19 Sept 2026
SMI higher ahead; Fed wait, oil dip weigh on Wall Street
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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.

Markets Desk · 19 Sept 2026
SMI Reverses to Loss as Novartis Rises, Alcon Drags; Oil Holds Above $100
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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.

Markets Desk · 19 Sept 2026
Swiss SMI up 0.2% pre-market as 18 of 20 components rise
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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

Markets Desk · 19 Sept 2026