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George Dorgan (penname) predicted the end of the EUR/CHF peg at the CFA Society and at many occasions on SeekingAlpha.com and on this blog. Several Swiss and international financial advisors support the site. These firms aim to deliver independent advice from the often misleading mainstream of banks and asset managers. George is FinTech entrepreneur, financial author and alternative economist. He speak seven languages fluently.
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Industrial Production: Irreführende Statistiken

2017-08-11

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2017-08-11

Germany Industrial Production, SA 1997-2017
Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (DeStatis) reported today disappointing figures for Industrial Production. The seasonally-adjusted series fell in June 2017 month-over-month for the first time this year, last declining in December 2016. The index had been on a tear, rising nearly 5% in the first five months of this year.

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Der Euro ist zu teuer

2017-08-10

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Der Euro ist zu teuer, wir in Deutschland sägen am eigenen Ast – kein Wunder, dass die US-Börsen (noch) laufen. Robert Halver von der Baader Bank mit einem skeptischen Blick auf die Märkte

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Monatlich in Gold sparen? Sinnvoll?

2017-08-09

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Ist es sinnvoll monatlich in Gold zu sparen? Eigentlich spricht wenig dagegen, es gibt allerdings einige wichtige Punkte zu beachten, damit die ganze Geschichte nicht nach hinten los geht. Mehr dazu im heutigen Video. ——– ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ➤ Video “Die 5 teuersten Fehler beim Goldkauf”: https://youtu.be/Zcb_u9OOFo4 ► …

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Starke US-Wirtschaft – Realität oder Märchenstunde?

2017-08-09

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Wie Kaugummi am Schuh hält sich der Glaube, dass die US-Wirtschaft unkaputtbar ist. Als Beweis dienen vermeintlich positive amerikanische Arbeitsmarktdaten. Die Wachstumsformel der USA lautet: Starker Arbeitsmarkt gleich starke Binnenkonjunktur. Immerhin ist sie nach wie vor die tragende Säule der US-Ökonomie. Aber hält diese wirtschaftliche Heldensage einer nüchternen Überprüfung stand? Robert Halver mit seinen Einschätzungen …

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Switzerland Unemployment in July 2017: Remained unchanged at 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted unchanged at 3.2 percent

2017-08-08

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2017-08-08

Switzerland Unemployment Rate s.a. July 2017
Registered unemployment in July 2017 - According to the SECO, at the end of July 2017, 133,926 unemployed persons were registered with the regional employment services centers (RAVs), 323 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate remained at 3.0% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment fell by 5'384 persons (-3.9%).

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Tourist accommodation in the first half of 2017: Overnight stays increased by 4.4percent in the first half of 2017

2017-08-08

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2017-08-08

Hotels and spa companies Development of overnight stays for the first half year (January to June) 2013-2017
The hotel sector registered 17.6 million overnight stays in Switzerland in the first half of 2017, representing an increase of 4.4% (+738,000 overnight stays) compared with the same period a year earlier. With a total of 9.5 million overnight stays, foreign demand rose by 4.7% (+428,000). Domestic visitors registered 8.1 million overnight stays, i.e. an increase of 4.0% (+310,000).

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KLARTEXT!

2017-08-07

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Warum drehe ich eigentlich jede Woche zwei Videos und teile darin meine Gedanken zur Geldanlage mit euch? Was sind die Ziele dieses Kanals und welche Inhalte möchte ich euch vermitteln? In diesem Video spreche ich Klartext! ——– ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ► Mein Youtube-Kanal “Tradermacher”: http://youtube.com/tradermacherde ➤ Folge mir …

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Swiss Consumer Price Index in July 2017: Up +0.3 percent against 2016, -0.3 percent against last month

2017-08-07

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2017-08-07

Switzerland Consumer Price Index (CPI) YoY, July 2017
The consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.3% in July 2017 compared with the previous month, reaching 100.6 points (December 2015=100). Inflation was 0.3% compared with the same month of the previous year.

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Facebook, Amazon, Google – geht die Rallye weiter?

2017-08-02

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Facebook, Amazon und Google haben in den letzten Tagen ihre Quartalszahlen vorgelegt und ich möchte mit euch gemeinsam einen Blick auf diese werfen und natürlich auf den Chart. Los gehts! ——– ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ► Mein Youtube-Kanal “Tradermacher”: http://youtube.com/tradermacherde ➤ Folge mir bei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErichsenGeld/ ➤ Folge...

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Swiss Consumers more Optimistic about Economy and Job Market

2017-08-02

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2017-08-02

Consumer Confidence Survey, July 2017
Consumer sentiment in Switzerland is on the rise again in July. The index reached -3 points – well above the long-term average (-9 points). This confirms the recovery in sentiment from the lows following the sharp rise in the Swiss franc. In comparison to the survey of April, consumers’ expectations for economic growth and for the job market have become considerably more optimistic.

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Swiss Retail Sales, June: 1.1 percent Nominal and 0.5 percent Real

2017-08-02

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2017-08-02

Switzerland Retail Sales YoY, June 2017
Turnover in the retail sector rose by 1.1% in nominal terms in June 2017 compared with the previous year. Seasonally adjusted, nominal turnover rose by 0.5% compared with the previous month. Real turnover in the retail sector also adjusted for sales days and holidays rose by 1.5% in June 2017 compared with the previous year.

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Leidet das deutsche Auto-Imperium unter spätrömischer Dekadenz?

2017-08-02

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In der Automobilkultur ist Deutschland Spitze. Weltweit träumen unzählige Menschen davon, einmal im Leben ein deutsches Premium-Auto zu fahren. Mit Diesel-Abgasskandalen und mangelnder Innovationsfreude droht diese Hochachtung jedoch verspielt zu werden. Was muss passieren, damit Auto-Deutschland und auch seine Aktien wieder rund laufen? Robert Halver mit seinen Einschätzungen aus dem Frankfurter Börsensaal

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Finger weg von AUTO-Aktien?

2017-07-31

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Das Video zum Thema “CHART-CHECK: BMW, DAIMLER, VW + TESLA”, auf dem Tradermacher-Kanal: https://youtu.be/nBrfFKXIgpQ Die gesamte Automobilbranche steht derzeit massiv unter Beschuss. Wie ich die Lage einschätze, erfahrt ihr in diesem Video. ——– ► Mein Youtube-Kanal “Tradermacher”: http://youtube.com/tradermacherde ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ➤ Folge...

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Swiss Labour Force Survey and its derivative statistics: working hours: Hours worked increased in 2016

2017-07-31

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2017-07-31

Number of holiday weeks per year of full-time employees (excluding employees in own company) by age group, 1996-2016
The total number of hours worked in Switzerland reached 7.892 billion in 2016, representing an increase of 1.4% compared with the previous year. According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), between 2011 and 2016, the actual weekly hours worked by full-time employees declined by 13 minutes and stood at 41 hours and 10 minutes, whereas the number of weeks of annual holiday continued its gradual increase to 5.12 weeks.

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KOF Economic Barometer: Outlook for the Swiss Economy Remains Favourable

2017-07-28

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2017-07-28

KOF Economic Barometer, July 2017
The KOF Economic Barometer rose further and reaches a value of 106.8 in July. In June, the Barometer stood at a value of 105.8 (revised from 105.5). The Barometer has been trending above its historical average for some time now and the outlook for the Swiss economy remains favourable.

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Europa vor goldenem Jahrzehnt?

2017-07-26

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Steht Europa vor einem goldenen Jahrzehnt? Das meint Philipp Hildebrand, Vizechef des weltweit größten Vermögensverwalters BlackRock. Meine Meinung dazu, erfahrt ihr in diesem Video. ——– ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ► Mein Youtube-Kanal “Tradermacher”: http://youtube.com/tradermacherde ➤ Folge mir bei Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErichsenGeld/ ➤ Folge mir bei...

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Switzerland UBS Consumption Indicator June: Subdued Growth

2017-07-26

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2017-07-26

UBS Consumption Indicator June 2017
UBS consumption indicator printed 1.38 in June, pointing to subdued growth in Swiss private consumption in recent months. Relatively weak growth in employment was much to blame for the lackluster number, however this was offset somewhat by robust new car registrations data and overnight hotel stays by Swiss nationals.

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Boris Becker – SCHLECHT beraten?

2017-07-24

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Wurde Boris Becker schlecht beraten? In diesem Video geht es weniger um die Finanzen des Helden meiner Jugend sondern vielmehr um die Frage: Hätte er das verhindern können? Was können wir daraus lernen? Schaut es euch an! ——– ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ► Mein Youtube-Kanal “Tradermacher”: http://youtube.com/tradermacherde ➤ Folge …

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UBS Outlook Switzerland: Generation Silver in the labor market

2017-07-24

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2017-07-24

A longer working life can counteract the demography-related shortage of skilled workers and spiraling social security expenditure. For this to happen, however, the reintegration of older employees must be improved and gainful employment made more attractive beyond the age of retirement. New, innovative concepts are needed that point the way toward a labor market that is more flexible and better-oriented to the needs older employed workers.

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