Workplace

Fall in the number of job vacancies in the 2nd quarter

Swiss job vacancies fall in second quarter of 2025

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 After a slight recovery at the start of this year, open positions fell by 3% year-on-year in the second quarter.

Construction spending to fall in 2024 - renovation instead of new construction

Construction spending in Switzerland fell in 2024

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Overall spending fell slightly last year, with trends showing more money flowing into renovations than new buildings.

FINMA must look for new head of the Banks division

Head of Swiss financial regulator’s Banks division quits

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Thomas Hirschi, head of the Banks division of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA will leave at the end of August.

Swiss population satisfied with life according to survey

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 In a survey, the population of German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland expressed general satisfaction with their lives. Respondents were less happy with politics and their personal finances, according to the online comparison service Moneyland.

Crowded airports expected in Switzerland this summer

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 Switzerland's main airports are preparing for a busy summer holiday period. A number of changes have been introduced to improve passenger flows that are expected to be well above average in July and August.

Swiss managers distance themselves from the USA

Swiss bosses distance themselves from the United States

This content was published on Jul 7, 2025 According to a survey of managers, Swiss companies are increasingly turning away from the USA and orientating themselves more towards Southeast Asia and the EU. This is the result of a recent survey.

UBS launches another billion share buyback programme

UBS launches buyback scheme for up to $2 billion in shares

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 UBS is starting a share buyback programme for up to $2 billion (CHF1.6 billion) in shares, in line with a plan approved at its annual general meeting (AGM) in April, the Swiss bank said on Monday.

KOF Director: Customs dispute could cost Switzerland 17.5 billion

Trump tariffs could cost Switzerland CHF17.5bn, economist warns

This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 An escalating tariff dispute under Donald Trump's US administration could cost the Swiss economy up to CHF17.5 billion ($22 billion) in 2026, according to KOF economist Jan-Egbert Sturm.

Swiss population remains in a spending mood despite crises

Swiss consumer sentiment remains positive despite crises

This content was published on Jun 23, 2025 Despite the current tense economic situation, Swiss consumer sentiment remains positive. The Swiss spent more money in May than the previous year, particularly on restaurant visits and leisure activities, as shown by the latest figures released by PostFinance.

Economists lower their expectations for economic growth in 2026

Swiss economists lower growth forecast for 2026

This content was published on Jun 23, 2025 Experts believe that economic development in Switzerland will be weaker in 2026 than the forecasts made three months ago. They have also lowered their predictions for the current year.