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Switzerland keeps profits derived from foreign bribery. It shouldn’t.

This content was published on Oct 17, 2025 Switzerland should stop this practice. Not only for the sake of its reputation, but also for its own benefit, argues Andrew Dornbierer.

German economists expect subdued growth due to US tariffs

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Swiss economists expect slower growth due to US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 The Swiss economy is not gaining momentum, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said on Thursday, blaming US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Swiss unemployment rate held steady at 2.8% in September

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The Swiss labour market is holding up well in a sluggish economic climate affected by United States tariffs. The unemployment rate held steady at 2.8% in September.

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UBS gaining support for compromise on Swiss capital rules

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Liberal and right-wing lawmakers and lobbyists are discussing proposal that could slash capital increase by $10 billion or more.

SNB leaves key interest rate at zero per cent

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Swiss National Bank keeps key interest rate at zero

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is taking a break from interest rates. After six consecutive interest rate cuts, the key interest rate will remain at 0.00%, the SNB said on Thursday.

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US tariffs force Switzerland to rethink trade ties

This content was published on Sep 24, 2025 United States trade policy is rattling countries worldwide and prompting them to redirect trade flows at record speed.

Many Swiss watchmakers still struggle to trace the origins of the gold they rely on.

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Gold traceability, the weak link in Swiss watchmaking

This content was published on Sep 23, 2025 Swiss watchmakers still struggle to know where their gold comes from.

Seco investigates Zug company in connection with sanctions against Russia

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Swiss firm suspected of violating gold sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Sep 20, 2025 Open Mineral, a commodities trader based in Baar is suspected of violating sanctions against Russia in relation to gold.

Postal items Switzerland-USA for business customers partly possible again

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Swiss Post resumes shipping parcels to US for business customers

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 From Monday, Swiss Post will once again be able to send some postal packages from business customers to the United States.

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Swiss Jura region hit hard by US tariffs

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Since the beginning of September, more than 100 Jura companies, employing a total of 4,000 people, have applied for short-time work compensation.

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