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Swiss stock exchange declines as banking and cyclical stocks face pressure
The Swiss stock exchange experienced a downward trend, with the SMI index closing at 8056.71 points, down 0.35%. Banking stocks faced pressure due to uncertainties surrounding Brexit and low interest rates, while defensive heavyweights like Novartis and Nestlé showed slight gains. In the broader market, Sulzer surged 11.47% following its acquisition of Geka, while EFG International struggled, dropping 6.30%.
Swiss stock exchange declines as banking stocks face renewed pressure
The Swiss stock exchange turned negative, with the SMI down 0.30% to 8060.69 points and the SPI losing 0.37% to 8704.05 points amid low trading volumes. Banking stocks faced pressure, particularly UBS (-1.86%) and Credit Suisse (-1.52%), due to uncertainties around Brexit and low interest rates. Defensive stocks like Novartis (+0.44%) showed resilience, while Sulzer surged 10.59% following its acquisition of Geka.
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