Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 5

ZURICH, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Swiss shares were seen opening lower on Thursday after Wall Street slipped overnight and the Federal Reserve said it would keep rates close to zero for an extended period.

The blue chip SMI index .SSMI was expected to open 57 points lower at 6,210 points, according to pre-market data from bank Clarien Leu CLPRE.

The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Thursday.

ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES (ZURN.VX)

The Swiss insurer said on Thursday third-quarter profit rose 138 percent, but earnings were still below expectations because of money spent on additional hedges.

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ADECCO (ADEN.VX)