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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

FINMA concludes proceedings against Julius Bär

Swiss financial watchdog ends Julius Bär proceedings

This content was published on Sep 29, 2026 FINMA has concluded a compliance procedure against Julius Bär relating to the wealth manager’s collapse over private loans granted to the Signa Group and a money-laundering case.

Economists are revising their economic growth forecasts upwards.

Economic growth forecasts for Switzerland revised upwards

This content was published on Sep 25, 2026 Forecasts for economic growth in Switzerland this year have improved significantly. This is now also reflected in the latest survey of Swiss economists conducted by the KOF Institute.

The SNB keeps its key interest rate at zero

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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.

Zurich poses the highest risk of a property bubble

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Zurich poses highest risk of property bubble in the world

This content was published on Sep 22, 2026 Among the world's cities, Zurich poses the highest risk of a property bubble, ahead of Tokyo, says a new analysis by Swiss bank UBS.

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

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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

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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.

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