Swiss Market Ends On Positive Note

RTTNews | 996 days ago
Swiss Market Ends On Positive Note

(RTTNews) - The Switzerland stock market ended modestly higher on Tuesday despite struggling for direction earlier in the session.

Rising optimism about the U.S. Federal Reserve turning less aggressive with rate hikes helped lift sentiment.

The benchmark SMI ended with a gain of 26.63 points or 0.24% at 11,026.22 after scaling a low of 10,991.74 and a high of 11,087.42 intraday.

Sonova surged 1.61% and Lonza Group climbed nearly 1.5%. Novartis, UBS Group and Roche Holding gained 1.1%, 0.98% and 0.67%, respectively, while Logitech ended modestly higher.

Swiss Re ended more than 1% down. Givaudan and Swiss Life Holding both ended lower by about 0.7%, while Zurich Insurance Group, Alcon, Swisscom and Sika posted modest losses.

Among the stocks in the Mid Price Index, Bachem Holding surged 3.62%. PSP Swiss Property and Straumann Holding gained 1.81% and 1.61%, respectively. Galenica sante and Swiss Prime Site both gained a little over 1%.

Zur Rose tanked 12.9%. SIG Combibloc ended 5.79% down, and Swach Group declined 2.4%. Adecco, AMS, Dufry, Lindt & Spruengli and Schindler Ps also ended notably lower.

read more
Singapore Bourse Due For Profit Taking On Friday

Singapore Bourse Due For Profit Taking On Friday

The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in four straight sessions, gathering more than 100 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 4,260-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Friday.
RTTNews | 25 minutes ago
Japan Household Spending Slumps 5.2% In June

Japan Household Spending Slumps 5.2% In June

The average of household spending in Japan was down a seasonally adjusted 5.2 percent on month in June, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications aid on Friday - coming in at 316,085 yen.
RTTNews | 49 minutes ago
Malaysia Stock Market May Be Stuck In Neutral On Friday

Malaysia Stock Market May Be Stuck In Neutral On Friday

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 20 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,550-point plateau although it's due for consolidation on Friday.
RTTNews | 55 minutes ago
Win Streak May End For Japan Stock Market

Win Streak May End For Japan Stock Market

The Japan stock market has moved higher in three consecutive sessions, advancing more than 760 points or 1.9 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just shy of the 41,060-point plateau although it may spin its wheels on Friday.
RTTNews | 1h 10min ago
South Korea Shares May Run Out Of Steam On Friday

South Korea Shares May Run Out Of Steam On Friday

The South Korea stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, advancing almost 110 points or 3.6 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just above the 3,225-point plateau although the rally may stall on Friday.
RTTNews | 1h 25min ago
Japan Data On Tap For Friday

Japan Data On Tap For Friday

Japan will release a batch of data on Friday, headlining a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are June figures for household spending and current account and July numbers for bank lending and the eco watchers survey.
RTTNews | 2h 25min ago