Category Archive: 2) Swiss and European Macro

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2016: Swiss Exports and Swiss Trade Balance at New Record-Highs: Swiss Franc Shock Digested

2017-01-26

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2017-01-26

Swiss exports and imports, seasonally adjusted (in bn CHF) September 2016
Following a decline the previous year, foreign trade grew again in 2016, with chemicals and pharmaceuticals shaping the trend. Exports climbed by a total of 3.8% (real: - 0.8%) to a record high of CHF 210.7 billion. However, the two other large groups – machinery and electronics, and watches – were unable to participate in the growth. Imports increased by 4.1% (real: +1.2%) to CHF 173.2 billion. The trade surplus reached a new peak of CHF 37.5...

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Switzerland UBS Consumption Indicator December: Automobile market with record year-end results

2017-01-25

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2017-01-25

Switzerland Private Consumption and UBS Consumption Indicator, December 2016
The UBS consumption indicator rose from 1.45 to 1.50 points in December. The positive trend of last fall continued and signalizes solid growth prospects for private consumption this year. New car registrations in the automobile sector, which are at an all-time high, are at the root of this positive outlook.

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Top 3 der wichtigsten Versicherungen, die Du haben solltest!

2017-01-25

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Im Schadensfall ist nichts wichtiger, als ausreichend versichert zu sein. Stell Dir vor, Du fügst versehentlich einer anderen Person Schaden zu oder hast einen Wohnungsbrand. Dann schützt meist nur noch eine Versicherung vor dem finanziellen Ruin. Meine Top 3 der wichtigsten Absicherungen, stelle ich Dir heute vor. ——– ➤ GRATIS Geldanlage-Tipps: http://www.lars-erichsen.de ➤ Folge mir …

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Pictet Perspectives : Outlook for 2017 – Investing in a reflationary environment

2017-01-25

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Cesar Perez Ruiz, Chief Investment Officer at Pictet, discusses how the return of inflation this year will impact different asset classes.

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Pictet Perspectives : Outlook for 2017 – Investing in a reflationary environment

2017-01-25

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Cesar Perez Ruiz, Chief Investment Officer at Pictet, discusses how the return of inflation this year will impact different asset classes.

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STOP: Niemals nachkaufen!

2017-01-23

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➤ SICHERE DIR DIE BESTEN AKTIEN DER WELT: http://www.lars-erichsen.de/rendite-spezialisten ——– Niemals nachkaufen: Wenn eine Position an der Börse unter Wasser ist und Du bist damit im Verlust, dann ist nachzukaufen, um den Einstandskurs zu verbilligen, fast immer die schlechteste Idee, die Du haben kannst. Was damit gemeint ist und wie die Ausnahme aussieht, erfährst Du …

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Aber Angela Merkel denkt nicht Heiner Flassbeck zur Rolle der Medien in der Griechenlandkrise

2017-01-23

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Angela Merkel verplappert sich! Hat sie das wirklich gesagt? Eklat im TV AFD Vorsitzende macht FDP Politiker fertig vor der Kamera Nach diesem Video siehst du Angela Merkel anders Eklat im TV AFD Vorsitzende macht FDP Politiker fertig vor der Kamera Merkel ist wahnsinnig – Kanadisches Angela Merkel Fernsehen liefert Nach diesem Video siehst du …

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These Are The 3 Main Issues For Europe In 2017

2017-01-21

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2017-01-21

What will the year ahead look like for Europe? 2017 will be another chapter in the European Union’s slow unraveling… a process that has been underway for over a decade. The EU is a union in name only. The transfer of sovereignty to Brussels was never total, and member states are independent countries… each with their own interests at stake.

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Swiss Producer and Import Price Index, December 2016: +0.2 percent MoM, -1.8 percent YoY

2017-01-19

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2017-01-19

Switzerland Producer Price Index (PPI) YoY, December 2016
The Producer and Import Price Index rose in December 2016 by 0.2% compared with the previous month, reaching 100.0 points (December 2015=100). Inflation was 0.0% in comparison with December 2015. The average annualised inflation rate in 2016 was -1.8%. These are the findings from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Draghi Lets Steam out of Euro

2017-01-19

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2017-01-19

eurodeflate
US reported stronger than expected series of data, including a large drop in weekly jobless claims for the week of the next NFP survey. Draghi remained dovish, with key phrases retained. Euro needs to break $1.0575 now to confirm a top is in place. Markets still uncertain ahead of the start of the new Administration.

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DAX oder Dow Jones: Wer ist besser?

2017-01-18

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DAX oder Dow Jones? Das ist hier die Frage! Setzt Du besser ausschließlich auf Unternehmen, die Dir zumindest vom Namen her vertraut sind, oder kaufst Du besser die Aktien der Weltmarktführer, die in Übersee – also im Dow Jones gehandelt werden? Ich kläre für Dich die Frage “DAX oder Dow Jones: Wer ist besser?” in …

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Wann kommt der Trump-Crash?

2017-01-17

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Der Trump-Crash! Wie wahrscheinlich ist er? Statistisch betrachtet war die Börse häufig unter Druck wenn ein republikanischer Präsident sein Amt angetreten hat. Was es damit auf sich hat, erfährst Du ausführlich in diesem Video! Deine Fragen und Anmerkungen zum “Trump-Crash” hinterlässt Du mir bitte in den Kommentaren. P.S. Hier findest Du alle meine bisherigen Videos …

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Tourism accommodation statistics in November 2016: Slight increase in overnight stays in November

2017-01-16

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2017-01-16

Hotels and Health Resorts, Autmn 2015-2016
The Swiss hotel industry registered 1.9 million overnight stays in November 2016, which corresponds to a slight growth of 0.5% (+9300 overnight stays) compared with the same period a year earlier. Domestic visitors generated 878,000 overnight stays, representing an increase of 0.9% (+7900). Foreign visitors generated 999,000 overnight stays, i.e. a very slight increase of 0.1% (+1400).

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Greek Financial Crisis | Yanis Varoufakis | INTERNATIONAL | Rubin Report

2017-01-13

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Yanis Varoufakis (Former Greek Minister of Finance) about the Greek financial crisis. What is the current state of the international political economy? Is US foreign policy damaging international politics? We are more aware than ever of international news stories and the effect of our foreign affairs, but …

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An Argument Against Brexit (Pt. 3) | Yanis Varoufakis | INTERNATIONAL | Rubin Report

2017-01-12

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Yanis Varoufakis (Former Greek Minister of Finance) about why he did not support Brexit and is against the division of the EU. Watch Dave Rubin’s full interview with Yanis Varoufakis here: What is the current state of the international political economy? Is US foreign policy damaging international …

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On Marxism & the Greek Bailout (Pt. 2) | Yanis Varoufakis | INTERNATIONAL | Rubin Report

2017-01-12

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Yanis Varoufakis (Former Greek Minister of Finance) about the aftermath of Greece’s bailout, economics, his views on Marxism, and more. Watch Dave Rubin’s full interview with Yanis Varoufakis here: What is the current state of the international political economy? Is US foreign policy damaging international politics? We …

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Explaining The Greek Financial Crisis (Pt. 1) | Yanis Varoufakis | INTERNATIONAL | Rubin Report

2017-01-11

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Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Yanis Varoufakis (Former Greek Minister of Finance) about explaining the Greek financial crisis. Watch Dave Rubin’s full interview with Yanis Varoufakis here: What is the current state of the international political economy? Is US foreign policy damaging international politics? We are more aware than ever of international …

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So kauft ihr die besten Aktien der Welt!

2017-01-11

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➤ SICHERE DIR DIE BESTEN AKTIEN DER WELT: http://www.lars-erichsen.de/rendite-spezialisten ——– Die besten Aktien der Welt: Wenn wir über die Analyse von Unternehmen und Aktien sprechen, sollten wir erst einmal klären, was bedeutet überhaupt die bewertende Aussage “die besten Aktien der Welt”? Das heißt meiner Ansicht nach, dass ich ausschließlich die Aktien kaufe, die langfristig eine …

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Switzerland Unemployment December 2016: Rise from 3.3 percent to 3.5 percent, seasonally adjusted unchanged at 3.3 percent

2017-01-10

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2017-01-10

Switzerland Unemployment Rate Not Seasonally Adjusted
Registered unemployment in December 2016 – According to the SECO surveys, 159,372 unemployed were registered at the Regional Employment Centers (RAV) at the end of December 2016, 10,144 more than in the previous month. The unemployment rate thus rose from 3.3% in November 2016 to 3.5% in the reporting month. Compared to the previous month, unemployment rose by 743 persons (+ 0.5%).

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Bitcoins: Das neue Gold?

2017-01-09

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► TIPP: Sichere Dir mein E-Book „Bitcoins: Digitales Gold oder Luftblase?“, sowie wöchentlich meine Tipps zu Bitcoin & Co. – 100% gratis: http://www.lars-erichsen.de/bitcoins Bitcoins: Das neue Gold? Läuft die Kryptowährung dem gelben Edelmetall etwa den Rang ab? Wenn Du die Performance von Bitcoins und Gold in letzter Zeit vergleichst, sind Bitcoins die klaren Gewinner. Aber …

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