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Swiss stock market dips as labor data and tech sector woes weigh down indices
The Swiss stock market experienced a slight decline, with the SMI closing 0.24% lower at 12,593.34 points, marking its first loss after six weeks of gains. Swisscom and Holcim saw gains amid merger rumors, while financial stocks like Julius Baer and Partners Group faced significant losses. The US labor market data influenced investor sentiment, with employment growth slightly below expectations but a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%.
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In Asian forex trading, the yen remained stable against the dollar ahead of the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision, while the dollar slightly rose against the yuan and Swiss franc. Oil prices dipped amid speculation of increased OPEC production, with North Sea Brent crude at $78.73 per barrel. US markets saw gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.3% and Netflix experiencing significant subscriber growth, boosting its shares nearly 10%. Concerns over Trump's tariff plans on Chinese imports weighed on the dollar, which faced headwinds as clarity on trade negotiations remained elusive.
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BrainChip focuses on neuromorphic processors for energy-efficient AI applications. While Germany has promising AI start-ups, few are publicly listed, and major companies like Porsche and SAP are investing in AI technologies. Global IT spending is projected to reach $5.74 trillion by 2025, with significant advancements from tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon driving the AI market forward.
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