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Swiss franc magnet for carry trade
2026-09-21
The carry trade phenomenon, one of the most widespread strategies on the foreign exchange markets, has recently been drawing even more attention to the Swiss franc. Historically dominated by the Japanese yen as the funding currency, this type of transaction may now also be more attractive using the Swiss franc, thanks to the Swiss National …
Switzerland raises economic growth forecast significantly
2026-09-17
According to the federal government’s economists, the Swiss economy is likely to perform significantly better than previously expected. They are therefore raising their forecast substantially. The federal government’s expert group has revised its forecast for 2026 to predict growth in real gross domestic product (GDP, adjusted for sporting events) of 1.7%, up from the previous …
Revolut applies for a banking licence in Switzerland
2026-09-16
The British ‘neobank’ Revolut, whose services are already used by over a million Swiss residents, is now applying for a Swiss banking licence. The online bank plans to invest more than CHF150 million in the Swiss market over the next five years. The granting of a licence by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) …
China’s high-tech rise puts competitive pressure on Switzerland
2026-09-10
Economists at Swiss bank UBS view China’s economic rise as a major challenge for the Swiss economy. The US tariffs, on the other hand, are likely to have only a temporary impact. Over the past decade, China has increasingly transformed itself from the “world’s factory” into a hub for high technology. For example, the country …
Swiss power providers show little appetite for building nuclear plants
2026-07-10
Swiss energy companies welcome the lifting of the ban on the construction of nuclear power stations. But no company believes a nuclear project is economically viable for the moment. A new nuclear power station is not a realistic prospect in the short to medium term, BKW has stated in response to an enquiry from the …
Most Swiss small firms confident of survival
2026-07-09
Despite economic uncertainties, the majority of Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are optimistic about the future. According to a survey, 86% of respondents expect their business to still be in operation in ten years’ time. At the same time, 43% regard the economic situation in their sector as uncertain. This is shown by this …
Swiss bank sounds warning over AI investing bubble
2026-07-09
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies have attracted a wealth of investments, but the bubble could soon burst, according to Matthias Geissbühler, head of investments at Switzerland’s Raiffeisen bank. + How US heavyweights can help grow the Swiss AI sector “As early as autumn 2025, I had warned of a bubble forming,” the expert said in an …
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