Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:09:03 GMT
Swiss shares fall on U.S. shutdown situation
Shares in Switzerland declined and are set for their lowest level in four weeks, as the beginning of the U.S. earning season and the end of the government shutdown was awaited by investors. The Swiss Market Index slipped 0.3% to 7,864.25 as of 11:05 a.m. Zurich time and it has fallen 2% monthly, while the Swiss Performance Index slid 0.3%