Category Archive: 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy

Swiss property prices continue to rise

Single-family home prices rose the most in the urban municipalities of large agglomerations. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Swiss beekeepers report below-average honey harvest

More Swiss scientists to use AI for improved weather and climate forecasts This content was published on Nov 4, 2024 MeteoSwiss and the Swiss Data Science Center have signed a four-year agreement to make greater use...

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Davos entourages will face 10-fold price increase next year

The WEF meeting overwhelms the little Swiss ski resort every year for one week in January, when local businesses rent out space to corporations who want to set up “store fronts” where they can market their services and host client meetings. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article...

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Swiss to reduce administrative burden on farms from 2026

Farmers will have to wait until 2026 for fewer controls Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...

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Novartis CEO: ‘Our strategy is bearing fruit’

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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