Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on June 26
ZURICH, June 26 (Reuters) - Swiss shares are poised to open lower on Thursday, in line with markets across Europe, after the U.S. Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday.
The Swiss blue-chip index .SSMI was indicated to open some 28 points lower at 7,054 points, data provided by bank Clariden Leu showed.CLPRE
The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:
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