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How the war in Iran is affecting Swiss consumers
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Two months of war in Iran have triggered a global energy shock and knock-on effects, shutting textile factories in India, grounding planes in parts of Europe, and forcing energy rationing across southeast Asia. Switzerland has so far been relatively spared, but the crisis is beginning to bite. In Switzerland the economic fallout from the conflict, …
Swiss energy supply is secure despite conflict in Middle East, say officials
2026-03-18
Switzerland’s energy supply is secure despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to government officials. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A meeting of a national committee responsible for energy supply security was held on Tuesday, attended by Economics Minister Guy Parmelin and Energy Minister Albert Rösti. The committee …
Julius Bär CEO earned CHF24 million in 2025
2026-03-16
CEO Stefan Bollinger will receive compensation of CHF24 million ($30.3 million) from the private bank Julius Bär. That’s CHF10 million more than UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the annual report published on Monday, Bollinger received a total payment of CHF8.27 million for his operational …
Art Basel CEO: global art market at ‘inflection point’
2026-03-12
The global art market has returned to growth in 2025. According to the Art Market Report published by Art Basel and UBS on Thursday, sales rose by 4% to $59.6 billion (CHF46.52) following a 12% slump in the previous year. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the report, …
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