Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Novartis CEO: ‘Our strategy is bearing fruit’

2024-11-02

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2024-11-02

Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan has been CEO of Novartis since February 2018. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Switzerland wants more trade with China despite US-Chinese tensions 

2024-11-01

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2024-11-01

A staff member cleans the red carpet prior to the arrival of Chinese Premier and Swiss President, during an official visit in Kehrsatz, near Bern on January 15, 2024. PETER KLAUNZER / POOL / AFP) Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss central bank posts CHF62.5bn profit

2024-10-31

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2024-10-31

SNB generates profit of CHF 62.5 billion in the first three quarters Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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US Treasury sanctions two Swiss lawyers for aiding Russian clients

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against 275 individuals and entities in countries including India, Switzerland, China, and Turkey, Keystone-SDA/ Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the article Listening...

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Experts pessimistic about the Swiss economic outlook

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

The outlook for the Swiss economy is better than a month ago but still in negative territory. Keystone-SDA / Jean-Christophe Bott Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language...

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Swiss federal prosecutor receives Credit Suisse papers on Mozambique scandal

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

The Mozambique scandal concerns loans to Mozambique arranged by Credit Suisse a decade ago, which were taken out without the knowledge of the local parliament and the International Monetary Fund. Keystone / Georgios Kefalas Listen to the article...

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UBS beats market expectations with billion-dollar quarterly profit

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

UBS beats market expectations with billion-euro quarterly profit Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss economy grew in all cantons in 2022

2024-10-28

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2024-10-28

Swiss economy grew in all cantons in 2022 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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What Trump’s return or a new Harris administration would mean for Switzerland

2024-10-28

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2024-10-28

Analysts say Trump's term in office showed his governing style to be transactional. Harris, they say, has shown a willingness to be more collaborative with European allies. The Associated Press Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss study identifies humour as workplace stress reliever

2024-10-25

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2024-10-25

Humor as a tool for stress relief in the workplace Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss Steel denies insolvency rumours

2024-10-25

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2024-10-25

Swiss Steel categorically denies rumors of insolvency proceedings Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Online lending market shrinks in Switzerland

2024-10-25

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2024-10-25

Decline in credit volume on online platforms in 2023 Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss Bankers Association critical of “Too-big-to-fail” measures

2024-10-24

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2024-10-24

Bankers Association takes a critical view of "too-big-to-fail" measures Keystone-SDA The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is critical of a number of the measures proposed by the Federal Council for systemically important banks. This content was published on October 24, 2024 - 13:36 It is certainly right...

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IMF lowers Switzerland’s 2025 growth forecast

2024-10-23

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2024-10-23

IMF lowers growth forecast for Switzerland for 2025 slightly Keystone-SDA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly lowered its forecast for Switzerland’s economic growth next year. The organisation now anticipates a growth rate of 1.3% in 2025. This content was published on October 23, 2024 - 09:17 This...

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Global rankings: where Switzerland gets good marks – and where it could do better

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

Zurich took second spot behind Vienna in Mercer’s 2023 Quality of Living survey for expatriates, The Swiss city was hailed for its political stability and high-quality infrastructure. Keystone / Gaetan Bally Listen to the article Listening the article...

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Swiss steel workers hold demonstration to save their plant

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

More Switzerland keeps its four three-star Michelin restaurants This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 The Michelin Guide has awarded stars to a total of 136 restaurants in Switzerland in 2024. The four...

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Switzerland keeps its four three-star Michelin restaurants

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

The restaurants Memories in Bad Ragaz, Hôtel de Ville de Crissier in canton Vaud, Cheval Blanc in Basel and Schloss Schauenstein in canton Graubünden retained their three stars. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article...

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SWISS extends cancellation of Tel Aviv flights

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

More Swiss steel workers hold demonstration to save their plant This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 Several hundred employees of the Stahl Gerlafingen steel company demonstrated in Bern on Monday morning...

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Proportion of Swiss who are ‘news deprived’ reaches record high

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

Both private and public media are reaching fewer and fewer people, says the 2024 Quality of Media Yearbook. Keystone / Christian Beutler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language...

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American Express to take over UBS’s stake in Swisscard

2024-10-21

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2024-10-21

"There is no short-term impact on cardholders, merchants or partners," Swisscard said. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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