AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSwiss Business: Dental startup vVardis is targeting a valuation of up to $4.37 billion in a US IPO, as sales of its non-invasive tooth-decay treatment rise. ABB Deal: China blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion purchase of ABB Robotics, casting uncertainty over a major deal involving the Zurich-based engineering group. Global Markets: IQAir CEO Frank Hammes called China a “stabilizing anchor” for the Swiss air-quality company, which counts it as its second-largest market. Economic Pressures: Swiss inflation reached 1.5% in October, its highest since December 2023, while consumer confidence fell to its weakest level since November 2023. Public Health: Summer heat was linked to nearly 1,260 deaths in Switzerland, highlighting the toll of extreme temperatures.
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