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

KOF Director: Customs dispute could cost Switzerland 17.5 billion

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

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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

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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.

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Swiss exports to the US plummeted in May

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 The Swiss export industry suffered another double-digit decline in May. Exports to the US collapsed.

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Swiss National Bank lowers key interest rate to zero

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Swiss National Bank cuts interest rate to zero amid low inflation.

SNB supports measures to increase UBS's equity capital

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Swiss National Bank supports measures to increase UBS’s equity capital

This content was published on Jun 19, 2025 Swiss National Bank urges stronger UBS equity capital despite meeting future rules.

UBS and Pictet victims of data theft from subcontractor

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UBS and Pictet report data leak after cyber attack on provider Chain IQ

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 Swiss banks UBS and Pictet on Wednesday confirmed they had suffered a data leak due to a cyber attack on their subcontractor Chain IQ in Switzerland.

Swiss companies rank 6th worldwide in research

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EY survey: Switzerland ranked sixth for R&D expenditure

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 Switzerland is one of the world's leading countries for expenditure on research and development (R&D), a survey shows.

SBB: a badge for passengers with invisible disabilities

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Swiss Federal Railways launch pilot project for invisible disabilities

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 The Railways will offer sunflower badges to passengers with non-visible disabilities to help draw attention to their needs.

PostFinance recruits former Credit Suisse executive as CFO

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PostFinance recruits former Credit Suisse executive as Chief Financial Officer

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Claudio Gaugler, a former Credit Suisse executive, will take up the position of CFO at PostFinance on September 1.

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