The Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Friday, in line with markets across Europe, as investors picked up stocks from across several sectors.
The benchmark SMI closed up 101.06 points or 0.88% at 11,589.34, slightly off the day's high of 11,597.29.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.