The Switzerland market closed strong, with the SMI stock index rising by 1.1% as investors hope for a lower U.S. import tariff deal. President Trump mentioned working on reducing tariffs on Swiss exports, praising Switzerland as a “very good ally.” Luxury stocks like Richemont and Swatch saw gains, with the SMI benchmark reaching 12,702.08, up 1.98%. Swatch Group surged 6.1%, while other companies like Roche Holding and Nestle also experienced positive growth. Overall, the market showed impressive gains, with various sectors benefiting from the positive sentiment.

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