Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News
UBS economists more confident about Swiss economy in 2025
UBS economists have revised upwards their estimates of Swiss gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the current year. However, they are more pessimistic for next year, due to the spectre of US tariffs. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Experts are expecting GDP growth adjusted for sporting events to reach 1.3% …
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Swiss economy grows slightly faster in the first quarter
The Swiss economy grew slightly more strongly than initially expected in the first quarter of 2025. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8% on an adjusted basis in the period from January to March 2025 compared to the previous quarter, as announced by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) on Monday. A fortnight …
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Swiss Army in Kosovo Explained: Why Are They Still There? | #switzerland #kosovo
This is episode two of our mini-series 'Swiss Eyes on the World" 🇨🇭🌍
Today, we’re looking at why Swiss soldiers are still in Kosovo – 17 years after it declared independence.
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Bitcoin causes 98 million tonnes of CO2 per year
The Bitcoin network currently has a carbon footprint more than twice as large as that of Switzerland. This is shown by figures from the crypto portal Digiconomist. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Calculated on an annual basis, the network of the popular cryptocurrency currently generates 98 million tonnes of CO2. …
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What you need to know to get a job abroad
Emigrating from Switzerland in search of work in another country? Here is some sound advice. #switzerland #swissabroad #job #jobsearch
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UBS deploys AI analyst clones
The UBS logo in the background at the Annual General Meeting in Lucerne on April 10, 2025.
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Switzerland’s Underground Cargo Tunnel Plan Explained!
Cargo sous terrain is a multi-billion-franc private initiative to build an underground tunnel system for transporting goods around Switzerland. But enthusiasm for the ambitious long-planned project appears to have cooled. Our short video explains where the project currently stands.
#underground #switzerland #cargo #tunnel
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Activist takes on Swatch maverick as Omega empire falters
Nick Hayek in March 2025.
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Despite Trump’s bold claims, medicine prices in Europe won’t rise anytime soon
The US president’s “most-favored nation” executive order signed on Monday intends to change this by tying US drug prices to those paid by other developed countries.
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St Moritz most expensive Swiss address for luxury homes
Luxury real estate: St. Moritz is the most expensive municipality in Switzerland
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Swiss economic growth accelerated in Q1 2025
Economic growth accelerates in Switzerland in early 2025
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US companies step up growth in Switzerland
Surge in foreign investment in Switzerland last year
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The Swiss mega-project to transport freight underground
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Pharma tariff threat tests Roche US investment ambitions
Roche is considering its options in the US
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Bonuses cuts of ex- Credit Suisse bosses ruled unlawful
Bonuses of former Credit Suisse managers may not be reduced
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US says Switzerland at ‘front of queue’ for trade deal
Tariffs: Washington puts Switzerland "at the front of the queue" of countries
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Longevity clinics: modern-day snake oil or the key to healthy ageing?
The search for the elixir of life has been going on since time immemorial – and Switzerland has played a key role.
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Trump’s promise to lower drug prices rattles Swiss pharma stocks
Roche and Novartis lost up to 3% in Zurich on Monday morning.
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Swiss chemical firm Clariant sued by Dow over price fixing
Ethylene: Clariant sued by Dow Europe
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What was the most iconic moment of Eurovision? | #eurovision2025 #switzerland
Let us know your favourite moments in the comments below!
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