European Shares Climb As Israel-Iran Ceasefire Comes Into Effect

SNB Keeps Rates Steady; Swiss Equities Close Marginally Lower

Switzerland's SMI benchmark fell 0.11% Thursday as the Swiss National Bank maintained its key interest rate at zero percent amid elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions. The SNB raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 0.7% from 0.6%.

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European Markets Retreat On Oil Rally, Rate Hike Bets

European stocks closed lower Thursday amid escalating Middle East tensions and expectations of additional Federal Reserve tightening. Oil prices climbed sharply while bond yields rose, creating headwinds for regional equities.

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U.S. New Home Sales Rebound More Than Expected To Eight-Month High In August

The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing a significant rebound in new home sales in the U.S. in the month of August. The report said new home sales surged by 6.4 percent to an annual rate of 684,000 in August after plunging by 4.3 percent to an upwardly revised rate of 643,000 in July.

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U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Down To Two-Month Low

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly edged slightly lower in the week ended September 19th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims slipped to 197,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level of 198,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 204,000.

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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Edge Slightly Lower

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly edged slightly lower in the week ended September 19th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday.

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Bay Street Likely To Open Lower

Weak metal prices and lower U.S. and Canadian futures point to a lower open on Bay Street Thursday morning. Canadian retail sales data could impact sentiment. Middle East concerns linger due to a lack of meaningful progress in U.S.-Iran talks.

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Swiss Central Bank Maintains Key Rate

The Swiss National Bank retained its key interest rate at zero percent as medium-term inflationary pressure increased only slightly since June. Policymakers observed that the monetary policy is appropriate to keep inflation within the range consistent with price stability and supports economic development.

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UK Stocks Mixed In Cautious Trade

U.K. stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Thursday with investors weighing the Middle East situation and rising oil prices amid a lack of meaningful progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

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