"Even if the problems in Europe are taking a while to resolve, we are advancing towards decisions"
- Yves Maillot, the head of investments at Robeco Gestions SA
Swiss stocks edged higher on Tuesday.
The Swiss blue-chip index SMI, a measure of the largest and most actively traded companies, advanced 0.02%, or 1.23 points, to 5,714.57. The broader Swiss Performance Index gained 0.08%, or 4.13 points, to 5,329.89.
"The market is rebounding with the hope that actions will be taken," said Yves Maillot, the head of investments at Robeco Gestions SA in Paris.
"Even if the problems in Europe are taking a while to resolve, we are advancing towards decisions."
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