Analysts have made several notable adjustments to their recommendations and price targets for various companies. Allianz sees a downgrade from Jefferies, while Euronext and Fnac Darty receive upgrades. Kering remains underweight, and UBS Group's rating shifts from Outperform to Neutral. Other companies like Lonza and Soitec also see target price increases.
J.P. Morgan anticipates a rebound in Swiss IPOs and capital market transactions by 2025, despite a challenging 2024. The loss of Credit Suisse is expected to foster a more welcoming environment for foreign banks, while the DCM business remains robust, supporting major Swiss firms in raising funds abroad. Böttcher highlights the potential for recovery in the European economy, driven by the positive momentum seen in the US.
J.P. Morgan's Swiss Investment Banking head, Reinout Böttcher, expresses cautious optimism for 2025, anticipating a revival in IPOs and capital market transactions following a challenging 2024. Despite subdued sentiment in Europe, he notes a well-filled M&A pipeline and strong performance in the DCM business, highlighting the resilience of Swiss companies in the global market.
Reinout Böttcher, Head of Swiss Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan, expresses cautious optimism for 2025, anticipating a recovery in IPOs and M&A activity despite a challenging 2024. While the loss of Credit Suisse has a modest direct impact, it may lead to increased openness towards foreign banks among Swiss companies. Böttcher highlights a vibrant DCM business and a well-filled M&A pipeline, indicating potential growth opportunities ahead.
Swiss equities have stabilized, with financial stocks and the consumer sector showing strength, led by UBS, Logitech, and Givaudan, while Swatch and Lonza lag behind. In Japan, wholesale prices have risen for three consecutive months, driven by increased costs in food, non-ferrous metals, and plastics, prompting speculation of a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan in December.
The US dollar strengthened, trading at CHF 0.8827, while the euro weakened to 1.0502 against the dollar. Market activity remains subdued ahead of key US price figures and interest rate decisions from the SNB and ECB on Thursday, with expectations of a 25 basis point cut.
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The Swiss stock market closed positively on Friday, with the SMI rising 0.46% to 11,762.20 points, buoyed by Wall Street's gains. In the Eurozone, inflation increased to 2.3% in November, while Switzerland's GDP grew by 0.2%. Notable stock movements included ABB (+1.6%) and SIG Group (-1.5%).
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