Category Archive: 3) Swiss Markets and News

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Börsen-Talk vom 26. Juli 2019

2019-07-26

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Die Zinsen in Europa bleiben unverändert, weshalb gemäss Marc Brütsch die SNB zumindest vorerst durchatmen kann. Im cash-Börsen-Talk sagt der Swiss-Life-Chefökonom, wo er den Euro-Franken-Kurs bis Ende Jahr sieht.

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Swiss Central Bank under Pressure as Franc Rises

2019-07-26

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2019-07-26

Swiss Franc Exchange Rate
Yesterday, the Swiss franc reached its highest level against the euro in two years. The EUR/CHF exchange rate reached 1.097 on 24 July 2019, a rate not seen since early 2017. Upward pressure on the franc is partly being driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by eurozone and US central banks. In addition, the franc is considered a safe haven currency and typically rises when global risk perceptions rise.

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Swiss Railway Tracks Buckle under the Heat

2019-07-25

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2019-07-25

The hottest day of the year in Switzerland caused a headache for the Swiss Federal Railways. Track damage occurred on Wednesday in the Zurich Oberland, canton Aargau near Brugg and in the Geneva area. Railways spokesman Raffael Hirt confirmed that lines had been interrupted in Zurich between Pfäffikon and Wetzikon and in Aargau between Wildegg and Brugg.

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How brands can connect with humans in a data-driven world

2019-07-24

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The biggest threat to brands is to outsource their customer relationship to web-based platforms, says Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator for Flux Trends. Read more: https://invest.ec/2XZoS1L

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Switzerland has the Highest Underemployment Rate in Europe

2019-07-24

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2019-07-24

Swiss Women Work Time
2018, 7% of Switzerland's workforce claimed they would like to work more. Women are the most affected. According to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) figures publsihed on Tuesday, Switzerland’s labour pool has 830,000 people. This includes 356,000 underemployed individuals, 231,000 unemployed and 243,000 people who are looking for work but not available to start immediately.

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UBS Vitainvest Funds Review – 1° semestre 2019

2019-07-23

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Dans la vidéo, découvrez-en plus sur le développement actuel du UBS Vitainvest 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 et des obligations.

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UBS Vitainvest Funds Review – 1er semestre 2019

2019-07-23

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In questo video scoprite di più sull’andamento attuale dei UBS Vitainvest Funds e sui seguenti temi: • effetto degli eventi geopolitici sulla performance • influenza delle principali banche centrali e indicatori economici • andamento di azioni e obbligazioni.

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UBS Systematic Allocation Portfolio Funds Review – First Half of 2019

2019-07-23

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In the video, you’ll find out more about the current performance of the UBS SAP 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.

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UBS Strategy Funds Review – 1. Halbjahr 2019

2019-07-23

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Im Video erfahren Sie mehr zur aktuellen Entwicklung der 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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UBS Strategy Funds Review – 1er semestre 2019

2019-07-23

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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 – First Half of 2019

2019-07-23

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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 Systematic Allocation Portfolio Funds Review – 1. Halbjahr 2019

2019-07-23

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Im Video erfahren Sie mehr zur aktuellen Entwicklung der UBS SAP Funds sowie zu folgenden Themen: • Auswirkung geopolitischer Ereignisse auf die Performance • Einfluss der wichtigsten Zentralbanken und wirtschaftliche Indikatoren

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UBS Kids Cup | Le début de grandes choses

2019-07-23

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“Des émotions fortes à l’UBS Kids Cup: ubs.com/kidscup ”

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UBS Kids Cup | Hier startet Grosses

2019-07-23

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Grosse Emotionen am UBS Kids Cup erleben: ubs.com/kidscup

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UBS Kids Cup | Partire alla grande

2019-07-23

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Grandi emozioni all’UBS Kids Cup: ubs-kidscup.ch/it/

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Swiss tourist chief warns against Europe-only strategy

2019-07-23

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2019-07-23

The director of Switzerland’s tourism marketing company has dismissed criticism that the country is overrun by Asian tourists. Martin Nydegger said concerns by the local population about too many tourists should be taken seriously. But the perception of overtourism was mistaken and potentially damaging.

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UBS WorldSkills 2019

2019-07-22

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Portiamo i talenti dove meritano: ai vertici mondiali. UBS sostiene il Team SwissSkills alle WorldSkills a Kazan dal 22 al 27 agosto.

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Börsen-Talk vom 19. Juli 2019

2019-07-22

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Die Aussichten am Schweizer Aktienmarkt haben sich eingetrübt. Daniel Egger, Chefstratege der Falcon Private Bank, warnt im Börsen-Talk aber vor Überreaktionen - und sagt, wo man jetzt einsteigen sollte.

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Börsen-Talk vom 19. Juli 2019

2019-07-22

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Die Aussichten am Schweizer Aktienmarkt haben sich eingetrübt. Daniel Egger, Chefstratege der Falcon Private Bank, warnt im Börsen-Talk aber vor Überreaktionen – und sagt, wo man jetzt einsteigen sollte.

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Switzerland could lose billions in global corporate tax reform push

2019-07-22

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2019-07-22

Switzerland stands to lose up to CHF10 billion ($10.2 billion) as a consequence of attempts by other countries to change how multinationals are taxed. Countries belonging to the G20 and OECD are pushing for changes in corporate taxation rules to capture a larger share of taxes of multinationals based in tax-friendly destinations like Switzerland.

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