Swiss-UK Trade Deal: Switzerland and Britain have concluded talks on a modernised free trade agreement focused on services, investment and digital trade, aiming to cut administrative friction and improve market access for firms; it still needs signing and is targeted for signature by year-end. Gaza Recovery Funding: The European Commission and partners launched the “Team Gaza Initiative” with about €883.6m (around $1bn) for early recovery, including water and sanitation, debris clearing and health infrastructure, with Switzerland among participating donors. Gold Markets: Gold slid below key support near $4,050/oz to around $4,023 as UBS-linked positioning resets and stop-loss selling hit prices; UBS still points to central-bank buying as a longer-term support, despite fragile near-term sentiment. SpaceX on NYSE: SpaceX shares are trading below the debut price after a volatile first month, with the stock around $140 versus a $150 debut, underscoring investor caution after the IPO. Cocoa & Chocolate: Barry Callebaut reported its first quarterly sales-volume growth in two years, with Q3 volumes up 5.7% and an improved full-year outlook. World Cup Viewership in Switzerland: SRF says Argentina–Switzerland drew 830,000 TV viewers and about 690,000 online views, despite a late-night kick-off. AI Talent Race: Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield is joining Anthropic’s compute team, signalling intensified competition for senior AI talent. Corporate Compliance/Exports: A US court found a Massachusetts man guilty of conspiring to export electronic components to Iran via a Switzerland front company, in a sanctions-violation case.