Macroeconomics

Swiss franc is once again becoming a safe-haven currency

The franc is once again becoming a safe-haven currency

This content was published on Oct 22, 2026 The Swiss franc is regaining safe-haven status as French debt, unrest and eurozone risk pressure the euro.

Swiss people are spending more, despite rising prices

Swiss Economy

Swiss consumers keep spending despite rising prices

This content was published on Oct 10, 2026 “Consumer spending in Switzerland continues to grow, although at a slightly slower pace than over the summer,” analysts at PostFinance said.

The Left submits over 100,000 signatures against the "attack on wages"

Macroeconomics

Minimum wage dispute set for nationwide vote

This content was published on Oct 7, 2026 A coalition of trade unions and political parties has submitted more than 100,000 signatures against plans to override cantonal minimum wages.

Best of SRG content

Swiss gas sector views coming winter with concern

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 With the price of gas having tripled this year, largely due to conflict in the Middle East, Switzerland is also concerned.

Macroeconomics

Stablecoins could hinder monetary policy: Swiss central bank

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Stablecoins could complicate the transmission of monetary policy, says SNB governing board member.

Macroeconomics

Swiss inflation at two-year high driven by oil and franc

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Stronger oil prices and a weaker franc fan price pressures.

Macroeconomics

Swiss central bank sells francs to counter haven effect

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 SNB forced to offset continued haven flows into Switzerland triggered by the Iran war.

The SNB keeps its key interest rate at zero

Macroeconomics

Swiss interest rate remains at 0%

This content was published on Sep 24, 2026 Swiss National Bank decides to keep key interest rate at 0% as inflation remains under control.

Carry trade: after the yen, is it now the franc’s turn?

Macroeconomics

Swiss franc magnet for carry trade

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 The carry trade has recently been drawing even more attention to the Swiss franc.

Federal economists raise GDP forecast significantly

Macroeconomics

Switzerland raises economic growth forecast significantly

This content was published on Sep 17, 2026 Switzerland has lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.7%, citing strong Q2 data, a weaker franc and energy and trade risks.

Macroeconomics

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Macroeconomics

More

Swiss franc is once again becoming a safe-haven currency

More

Swiss consumers keep spending despite rising prices

More

Minimum wage dispute set for nationwide vote

More

Swiss gas sector views coming winter with concern

More

Stablecoins could hinder monetary policy: Swiss central bank

More

Swiss inflation at two-year high driven by oil and franc

More

Swiss central bank sells francs to counter haven effect

More

Swiss interest rate remains at 0%

More

Swiss franc magnet for carry trade

More

Switzerland raises economic growth forecast significantly

Popular Stories

Most Discussed