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Stocks fell slightly in December but maintained significant gains, with the exception of the Swiss market, which was largely impacted by the negative performance of Nestlé.

The markets are ending this exceptional year in freewheeling fashion. After an impressive and continuous rise in 2024, the stock markets ended with a month of December without great intentions while awaiting the next Trump administration which will take office next January. Only the FED’s speech anticipating fewer rate cuts for 2025 will have put some pressure on assets. Just like the double decline of the SNB which seeks to reduce the attractiveness of the CHF in a context of low inflation.

Stocks fell slightly in December but maintained significant gains, with the exception of the Swiss market, which was largely impacted by the negative performance of Nestlé. Bonds, despite the fall in short-term rates, are struggling. International stocks posted a negative performance for the year. The only interest rate asset benefiting from the positive environment: Swiss real estate, which is surging again in this last month of the year.

The USD and EUR are strengthening against CHF thanks to the massive rate cut. As for alternative assets, gold and cryptocurrencies are giving up a small part of their good performance in 2024.

The risk indicator increases over the month with commodity, equity and credit sub-indexes increasing.

Main performances

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Swiss

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