Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
SNB Policy Meeting
Swiss National Bank announces interest rate decision amid low domestic inflation.
Bank of England Meeting
BoE decides on rates following the positive inflation surprise from the previous day.
UK Inflation Data
February CPI reported at 3.4%, lower than the anticipated 3.5%.
Federal Reserve Decision
FOMC concludes two-day meeting; markets watch for interest rate projections.
Market Open
U.S. indices open sharply lower on Middle East escalation fears.
European Close
European and Swiss markets close in the red, unable to catch the U.S. rebound.
Trump Statement
President Trump suggests the Iran conflict could end sooner than expected.
Market Close
U.S. stocks finish off their lows; Gold and oil prices retreat from peaks.
European equity markets closed broadly lower on Wednesday, with the Swiss Market Index underperforming regional peers with a 1.25% decline. Investors are adopting a defensive posture as they await high-stakes interest rate announcements from the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Swiss National Bank, and the Bank of England.
Wall Street staged a late-session recovery after President Trump signaled a potential rapid conclusion to the conflict with Iran, offsetting earlier geopolitical jitters. While European markets closed lower under the weight of high energy costs, a surging U.S. Dollar and shifting sentiment sent gold prices tumbling.