Despite a mid-session setback, the Switzerland market closed on a firm note on Monday, in line with markets across Europe, as investors reacted positively to news that the Trump administration would hold off on imposing trade tariffs for now.
The benchmark SMI recovered after a slightly weak start, turned a bit subdued after an hour past noon, and then recovered to end the day's session on a firm note.
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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.