On Tuesday, the Swiss market began with slight losses and experienced further declines as the day progressed. Investors remained cautious, awaiting guidance for market direction.
The Swiss Market Index (SMI) concluded the day with a decrease of 98.54 points, or 0.8%, settling at 12,163.03. During the session, the index reached a low of 12,120.99.
Logitech International saw a significant drop of 6.5%, despite an earlier rally prompted by an optimistic revision of its full-year forecast.
Shares of Geberit, Swiss Re, and Novartis retreated by 1.6% to 2%. The Sandoz Group finished with a 1.4% decline, while Swiss Life Holding, Givaudan, Lindt & Sprüngli, and Zurich Insurance Group closed 1% to 1.17% lower.
Other notable decliners included Nestle, Schindler Ps, Swisscom, SGS, Julius Baer, Lonza Group, Sika, Straumann Holding, and Sonova, with reductions ranging from 0.5% to 1%.
Conversely, SIG Group surged over 2%, while Adecco increased by approximately 1.1%. Swatch Group ended the session with a modest rise of 0.52%.
