Swiss National Bank clarifies the necessity of cash
It is true that the use of cash is declining. But coins and notes have important properties. Therefore, cash will still be around for a long time.
Read moreTraction current to become 30 percent more expensive
The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) will be allowed to significantly increase its electricity prices. However, the entire system for traction current is on edge.
Read moreAnother domino of the crypto world tumbles
Providers in the crypto world are caught in a downward spiral. After crypto exchange FTX went belly up, lights are going out on the next platform.
Read moreThe importance of free prices
Politicians almost everywhere are trying to override market forces. Yet price shocks are essential for technical and economic innovations.
Read moreSwiss Steel rescue probably on the horizon
Swiss companies are facing unprecedented challenges like inflation and the energy crisis. For energy-intensive companies it could mean the end.
Read moreTopsy-turvy world at Aryzta
Baked goods group Aryzta has significantly increased organic growth in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. One region shows how it’s done.
Read moreUeli Maurer performs two more services for Switzerland
SVP Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer has taken two important actions shortly before his departure. These should pay off for Switzerland.
Read moreAround 95 percent live on only 5 percent
Only 5 percent of Switzerland’s land is for building zones, and 95 percent of the population is concentrated there. With more and more residents, there is only one solution for the future.
Read moreDouble recovery effect at Tui Suisse
The tourism was hit hard by the corona pandemic. However, travel providers, such as Tui Suisse, are getting back on their feet and surprising with data on customer behavior.
Read moreThis would have exposed the Bündner cartel earlier
Illegal price fixing costs consumers a lot of money. However, obstructing competition is often difficult to detect – but there should now be an end to it.
Read moreLow-cost health insurer overrun by new customers
A small health insurance company is offering low premiums for next year. As a result it is experiencing a veritable explosion in new business.
Read moreSwitzerland – valley of the clueless
Every year the Swiss spend the proud sum of around 90 billion Swiss francs on healthcare. Hardly anyone knows for what specifically.
Read moreJoy of two World Cup goals costs four billion dollars
The footballers from Saudi Arabia have surprisingly won the World Cup against Argentina with 2 to 1. However, the joy over this is really about the money.
Read moreSwitzerland outperforms EU countries in freight transport
Switzerland wants to shift freight traffic from the roads to the railways. It is succeeding in this and, looking at EU countries, it is ahead twice.
Read moreInflation only affects those without alternatives
Inflation is visible almost everywhere. However, it also stands out that only one group of people is affected by the problem.
Read moreWorld famous museum falls out of the frame
The Fondation Beyeler is known for its art collection. Now, in its anniversary year, the museum is doing without an important source of income.
Read moreFinance chief explains unprofitable deal of an insurer
Vaudoise Insurance has bought back its own shares and actually lost money in the process. The CFO tells muula.ch why he is nevertheless satisfied.
Read moreHolcim Group continues to clean up legacy issues
The merger of cement group Holcim with French competitor Lafarge has led to difficulties. Now comes the next step to leave ‘LafargeHolcim’ behind.
Read moreA glimmer of hope for the crypto world
A major player in the crypto world, the FTX exchange, has filed in the U. S. for creditor protection. And there is surprising news from the start of Chapter 11 proceedings.
Read moreSaucy New Coin Scam
The crypto world has been shaken up. Now authorities are pressing charges in a coin fraud case abroad, that could have happened in Switzerland.
Read moreSwiss hotels rejoice too soon
The Federal Council has created new rules for accommodation providers on booking platforms. Switzerland is rejoicing – but it should be crying.
Read moreFederal government wages far too high
Switzerland pays its civil servants too well. It affects one group in particular, who really wouldn’t need it, one minister revealed.
Read moreHorror scenarios from UBS
The Swiss bank UBS is trying to estimate developments for the year 2023. These horror scenarios are not that improbable.
Read moreWind shifts in Swiss foreign trade
Switzerland’s imports and exports have been characterized by growth. But the global economy is also slowing down Swiss trade – although one country can still be relied upon.
Read moreA clear message from Zurich Insurance
Global group Zurich Insurance has set itself new strategic goals. All activities will be subordinated to exactly one point.
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