Swiss SLI Index declines in Tuesday trading

The Swiss Leader Index (SLI) opened lower during Tuesday trading, down 0.067 percent to 2,335.43 points. Despite the early decline, the index has seen a year-to-date increase of 8.56 percent.

In the trading session, Novartis and VAT showed strength, with Novartis recording the highest trading volume. Conversely, stocks such as Schindler, Sika, and Nestlé faced downward pressure. Roche remains the largest company in the index by market capitalization.