The Switzerland market ended on a strong note on Wednesday with stocks holding firm right through the day's session after a positive start. A slew of encouraging global economic data, and optimism about a sharp interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September helped underpin sentiment.
The benchmark SMI ended with a gain of 143.69 points or 1.2% at 12,071.83. The index touched a low of 11,975.96 and a high of 12,085.62.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.