The Swiss market started off on a firm note on Wednesday and despite a setback around mid-afternoon that pushed it briefly below the flat line, recovered well to end the day's session notably higher.
The benchmark SMI, which dropped to 13,112.02, after having climbed to 13,238.37 earlier in the day, settled at 13,212.96, gaining 93.43 points or 0.71%.
Zurich Insurance climbed more than 4%. The insurer reported an increase in premiums for the first quarter, driven by growth across all its segments.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.