Swiss economy outperforms but concerns remain
The Swiss government on Tuesday confirmed the country’s economy had outperformed earlier forecasts but warned the recent upswing could slow as the year continues.
Economists believe fading stimulus measures and listless growth across Europe could produce knock-on effects that will adversely affect the Swiss economy.
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- Georgian mafia ring broken up
- Jobless to face higher hurdles
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