Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Spiritus rector des kranken Bonussystems ist Oswald Grübel

2016-07-13

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2016-07-13

97 Franken – das war der Kurs der CS-Aktie im Mai 2007. Vergangene Woche notierte die Aktie noch bei einem Zehntel. Bei einem solch dramatischen Kurszerfall muss die CS sich nicht wundern, wenn kritische Fragen gestellt werden. Weshalb beträgt der aktuelle Wert der CS-Titel nur noch rund die Hälfte des in der Bilanz ausgewiesenen? Besteht die Gefahr eines Konkurses der CS? Wer wird dieses Too Big To Fail-Institut allenfalls retten? Die SNB, der...

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Investec Test Series Press Conference – England v Pakistan

2016-07-13

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See highlights from the press conference ahead of the England v Pakistan Investec Test Series.

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Brexit and its impact on the UK, Europe and the rest of the world

2016-07-13

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A long term outlook on the impact of Brexit on the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

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Sport for Success

2016-07-12

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Hannah Macleod, GB Women’s Hockey player talks about how sport has helped her throughout her career. http://bit.ly/29yTsUU

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Sport for Success:

2016-07-12

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Hannah Macleod, GB Women’s Hockey Player discusses the findings of the report. http://bit.ly/29yTsUU

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Double your international equity returns, without the downside risk. All in USD!

2016-07-12

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Closing date 3 October 2016. Japie Lubbe takes us through the new Investec Structured Product, International Titans Basket Limited more at http://www.Investec.co.za/titans An opportunity for South African investors to access international equity markets with 100% principal protection, plus a 5% minimum return in USD at maturity. This five year investment gives investors double the performance …

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Carsten Menke, Rohstoff-Analyst bei Julius Bär

2016-07-12

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Gold und Silber legten in den letzten Monaten stark zu. Doch gemäss Edelmetall-Spezialist Carsten Menke ist der Aufstieg bald zu Ende, wie er im Interview mit cash sagt. Bei zwei anderen Metallen sieht er aber Luft nach oben.

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Fighting pests without chemicals

2016-07-10

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Permaculture is an agriculture system based on combining plants to simulate patterns in natural ecosystems. For some it’s proving an effective method for controlling pests. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For …

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Post-Brexit relief rally fading – Swiss quality stocks as safe haven

2016-07-08

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2016-07-08

The SMI is set to post moderate losses this week as the post-Brexit relief rally faded and commodities slipped. Swiss stocks outperformed key European markets as investor’s fled to quality stocks such as Nestlé, Novartis and Roche.

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Seeking a second medical opinion online

2016-07-08

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Health insurance premiums are on the rise and reflect soaring healthcare costs. The number of operations performed is among the root causes. Seeking a second opinion online can help cut down on the need for operations. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on …

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Milking robots improve cows’ lives

2016-07-08

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A farmer in canton Aargau extolls the virtues of his new milking robot, which also feeds his cows and cleans up after them. (RTS/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. For more articles, …

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Alberto Giacometti’s atelier opens

2016-07-08

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Alberto Giacometti was one of the major sculptors of the 20th century. He regularly spent time in his native village of Stampa in the Bregaglia Valley in canton Graubünden, and now his studio has now been opened to the general public. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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Robocop style protection for firefighters

2016-07-08

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Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Technology (EPFL) are developing a new type of protective eyewear that should help firefighters to see through thick smoke. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is to report on Switzerland and to provide a Swiss perspective on international events. …

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cash-Talk vom Freitag 1. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

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ImmoScout24-Direktor Martin Waeber äussert sich im cash-Talk zu möglichen Auswirkungen des Brexit auf die Schweizer Immobilienszene. Und er erklärt, was Eigentumswohnungen derzeit so beliebt macht.

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Börsen-Talk vom 8. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

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Für Reto Huenerwadel verwedelt die momentane Nervosität an den Märkten die wahren Voraussetzungen zum Investieren. Im cash-Börsen-Talk erklärt der Anlagechef der Hypothekarbank Lenzburg seine Zuversicht für Aktien.

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cash-Talk vom Freitag 1. Juli 2016

2016-07-08

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ImmoScout24-Direktor Martin Waeber äussert sich im cash-Talk zu möglichen Auswirkungen des Brexit auf die Schweizer Immobilienszene. Und er erklärt, was Eigentumswohnungen derzeit so beliebt macht.

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Some question price of Swiss stocks as safe haven status awakened

2016-07-06

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2016-07-06

Swiss stocks, dislodged in 2015 as a haven from European volatility, have seen the status restored following Brexit — so much that some investors are balking at valuations. After trailing shares from Germany to France and Italy for most the past year, the Swiss Market Index is finding a new appeal in the fallout of the U.K. vote to leave the European Union.

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George Friedman: Brexit Is a Vote Against Both the EU and Elites

2016-07-05

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George Friedman writes the free weekly column “This Week in Geopolitics” (http://www.mauldineconomics.com/subscribe-twig) for Mauldin Economics. Subscribe now and get an in-depth view of the forces that will drive events and investors in the next year, decade, or even a century from now. — The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union didn’t surprise George …

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Brexit: BoE Governor Not Optimistic

2016-07-05

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2016-07-05

Stateside, this is a holiday shortened trading week, one that will be dominated by two fundamental events - Wednesday's FOMC minutes and Friday's non-farm payroll (NFP) report for June. With no surprises expected in the minutes, both dealers and investors have very much priced out any possibility of a U.S rate hike occurring within the next 18-months. In respect to the jobs report, is it possible that the U.S can print two disappointing numbers...

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If the UK Economy Tanks, Don’t Blame Brexit

2016-07-01

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2016-07-01

If the process of wealth generation is currently in good shape then Britain’s exit from the EU shouldn’t have any negative effect on real economic growth. This, however, might not be the case. It is likely that the reckless monetary policy of central banks in the UK and the eurozone has inflicted a severe damage to the process of real wealth formation.

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