Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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cash-Talk vom 18. Januar 2019

Das Problem der Leerstände bei Schweizer Mietwohnungen hinterlässt langsam Spuren, sagt Expertin Ursina Kubli von der Zürcher Kantonalbank im cash-Talk. Dennoch wird die Zahl leerstehender Wohnungen 2019 weiter steigen.

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UBS Strategy Funds Review – Année 2018

Dans la vidéo, découvrez-en plus sur le développement actuel du UBS Strategy Funds ainsi que sur les thèmes suivants: • Répercussion d’événements géopolitiques sur la performance. • Influence des principales banques centrales et indicateurs économiques. • Évolution des actions, des obligations et des placements alternatifs comme les hedge funds.

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UBS Strategy Funds Review – Full year 2018

In the video, you’ll find out more about the current performance of the UBS Strategy Funds as well as the following topics: • The effect of geopolitical events on performance. • The influence of the most important central banks and economic indicators. • How stocks, bonds and alternative investments such as hedge funds have performed.

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UBS Strategy Funds Review – Gesamtjahr 2018

Im Video erfahren Sie mehr zur aktuellen Entwicklung der UBS Strategy Funds sowie zu folgenden Themen: • Auswirkung geopolitischer Ereignisse auf die Performance • Einfluss der wichtigsten Zentralbanken und wirtschaftliche Indikatoren • Entwicklung der Aktien, Anleihen und alternative Anlagen wie Hedge Funds

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Sandra Navidi, Finanzexpertin und Buchautorin

Finanzmarktexpertin und Buchautorin Sandra Navidi geht mit US-Präsident Donald Trump hart ins Gericht. Im cash-Video-Interview am WEF schildert sie seine Taktik und seine Absichten beim US-Shutdown.

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Nariman Behravesh, Chefökonom IHS Markit

Der Aufschwung an den Aktienmärkten seit Jahresbeginn sollte einigermassen stabil bleiben, wie Nariman Behravesh, Chefökonom bei IHS Markit, im cash-Video-Interview am WEF in Davos sagt.

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cash-Talk vom 18. Januar 2019

Das Problem der Leerstände bei Schweizer Mietwohnungen hinterlässt langsam Spuren, sagt Expertin Ursina Kubli von der Zürcher Kantonalbank im cash-Talk. Dennoch wird die Zahl leerstehender Wohnungen 2019 weiter steigen.

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Inauguration of ILO headquarters in 1926

A new purpose-built International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters was inaugurated in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1926. Three keys were required to open the gates, symbolizing the ILO’s tripartite structure. The ILO’s first Director, Albert Thomas, addressed participants at the inauguration. (© ILO archives) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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Davos’s main runway, Zurich

This time around, Trump, May and Macron will not transfer at Zurich’s main airport on their way to the World Economic Forum in Davos. For those in charge of security, these cancellations are by no means a respite. Here’s a look behind the scenes in the WEF control room at Zurich Airport, and at how … Continue reading »

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Interview with Syngenta CEO, Erik Fyrwald

Erik Fyrwald, CEO of Swiss-based Syngenta, sat down with swissinfo.ch to share his views on the future of food systems, the role of technology in sustainable agriculture, and whether CEOs should speak out more on issues such as climate change. — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its role is …

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Learn to ski in three lessons!

Learn to ski in three lessons! — 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, interviews and videos visit swissinfo.ch or subscribe to our YouTube channel: Website: http://www.swissinfo.ch Channel: http://www.youtube.com/swissinfovideos Subscribe:...

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20 years of fighting the white death

Heavy snowfalls in recent days have prompted the authorities to issue the highest level of avalanche risk warning in the Swiss mountains. Similar dangerous levels were reached in the winter of 1999. What has changed in avalanche protection since then? (SRF, swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch is the international branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Its …

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Chris Iggo, Anlagechef Festverzinsliche, AXA Investment Managers

Wegen der unsicheren Märkte wird die Fed ihre geplanten Zinserhöhungen nicht umsetzen – zumindest vorläufig. Das sagt der Investmentchef für festverzinsliche Anlagen bei Axa Investment Managers im cash-Video-Interview.

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Börsen-Talk vom 11. Januar 2019

Der Konjunkturabschwung wird sich durch Gewinnwarnungen von Firmen an den Börsen weiter bemerkbar machen, sagt Raiffeisen-Anlagechef Matthias Geissbühler im cash-Börsen-Talk. Er sieht aber noch Wege, wie man investiert.

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Samih Sawiris, VR-Präsident Orascom

Orascom will von VR-Präsident Samih Sawiris wieder die Mehrheit am Projekt in Andermatt übernehmen. Im cash-Interview erklärt Sawiris die Hintergründe dieses Deals und äussert sich zum Aktienkurs von Orascom.

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The Art of Hanging Art with Ruarc Peffers

Senior Art Specialist and Aspire Art Director Ruarc Peffers talks to Investec Private Banking about the best way to hang art in your home or office in a step-by-step video guide. Follow AspireArt @AspireArtSA, Investec Cape Town Art Fair @ICTArtFair, and @investec on Twitter and Instagram.

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What does perfect bread taste like?

What goes into a really good loaf of bread? A researcher is investigating the secret of bread’s taste and explains what bakers can still improve on. What goes into a really good loaf of bread? A researcher is investigating the secret of bread’s taste and explains what bakers can still improve on. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — swissinfo.ch …

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Calls for CO2 regulations for trucks too

The trucks emit almost the same amount of CO2 as they did 25 years ago. The Alpine Initiative is therefore calling for tighter CO2 legislation. According to government figures, today’s heavy goods vehicles (HGV) – the trucks used for the transportation of goods – emit almost the same amount of CO2 as they did 25 …

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From Andermatt to Sedrun – one huge skiing area

Two skiing areas have just inaugurated a newly built connection, joining Andermatt in Canton Uri to Sedrun in Canton Graubünden. Pro-environment … Two skiing areas have just inaugurated a newly built connection, joining Andermatt in Canton Uri to Sedrun in Canton Graubünden. Pro-environment groups will be keeping an eye on the 130-million-franc project. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) — …

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The Confederation says yes to electronic voting

There are three ways of voting in Switzerland: By ballot, by post and via Internet. However, only 4 cantons offer electronic voting to all their … There are three ways of voting in Switzerland: By ballot, by post and via Internet. However, only 4 cantons offer electronic voting to all their citizens so far. Others …

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