Interest Rates
French Bond Sell-Off Revives Euro Crisis Fears as Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs
France's soaring borrowing costs and a proposed budget of €43 billion in cuts and tax hikes have sparked severe market turmoil, driving the Franco-German yield spread to its widest level since 2012.
Swiss National Bank and FDF Sign Profit Distribution Accord for 2026–2030
The Swiss National Bank and the Federal Department of Finance have agreed on profit distribution modalities of up to CHF 6 billion annually for financial years 2026 to 2030.
DAX Closes Lower as Inflation Concerns Offset Positive US Data
Germany's DAX index dropped 0.79 percent on Wednesday, finishing a weak September in negative territory as persistent domestic inflation overshadowed favorable US economic reports.
Swiss analysts anticipate higher inflation and rates while keeping growth outlook positive
A UBS-CFA survey shows a sharp shift in expectations for Swiss inflation and interest rates in September, yet analysts remain upbeat on medium‑term growth and equities.
SNB holds policy rate at 0% as inflation eases and GDP growth stays strong
The Swiss National Bank left its key rate unchanged, citing modest inflation pressure and robust Q2 GDP, while signalling readiness to intervene in foreign‑exchange markets.
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.
SNB Holds Rates at Zero as Rate-Hike Speculation Stirs
The Swiss National Bank kept its key rate at 0.00% and upgraded its inflation outlook, though economists are divided on when — or if — a rate hike will follow.
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.
Swiss Stocks Set for Higher Open on Upgrades, SNB Holds Rates
The SMI looks to open 0.4% higher as UBS upgrades Glencore and analysts revise targets on Swiss shares; the SNB keeps rates at zero percent while oil prices ease.
Dollar hits two-month high as Swiss franc, yen weaken on hawkish Fed outlook
The dollar rose 0.14% to 101.27 for a fourth straight daily advance, pressing the franc to its lowest level since May 2025, as Fed officials opened the door to further rate increases.
SNB maintains zero rates amid inflation concerns, defends UBS capital rules
Swiss central bank leaves key rate unchanged at 0%, rejects calls for rate hikes despite inflation pressures and franc weakness.
SNB Leaves Rates at 0% Amid Rising Swiss Inflation
Swiss central bank maintains benchmark rate at zero percent despite inflation pressures, citing energy price spikes as key driver.
SNB Holds Rates at 0% Amid Rising Inflation and Global Uncertainty
Swiss National Bank leaves policy rate unchanged at 0% while noting elevated inflation pressures and geopolitical risks.
Switzerland's SNB Keeps Rates at 0% Amid Global Tightening
Switzerland's central bank defies global rate hikes, but markets expect a move by early 2027. The Swiss franc's strength and unique economic factors help keep inflation low.
Swiss Central Bank May Raise Rates as Inflation Outlook Improves: Swiss Life
Chief economist Marc Brütsch says the SNB could lift its policy rate from zero, while jobless recovery and AI-driven labor shifts shape the economic outlook.
Euro area sovereign yields rise as French debt risk spikes
French OAT yields hit 4.5% and CDS spreads surge to 2020 highs, while German yields stay near 3.2% after the ECB lifted rates to 2.5%, raising concerns over euro‑zone fiscal health.
Eurozone yields near decade highs amid Brent crude surge and ECB-Fed watch
U.S. Treasury yields hover just below 5% as Brent crude climbs 3% ahead of ECB and Fed rate decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.