U.S. President Trump makes same mistake as Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump has allowed himself to be dragged into a war with Iran for no good reason. The U.S. is already certain to emerge as the loser.
Read moreSwiss stocks are good investments even in times of war
In a long-term study, the private bank Pictet shows that investing in Swiss stocks always pays off. However, investors need to keep two things in mind.
Read moreIran conflict highlights global economic risks
The attack by Israel and the US on the Islamic Republic of Iran poses many dangers for the world. US President Donald Trump has the most to fear.
Read moreSwiss response to escalation in Middle East
The current crisis in the Middle East is affecting all air traffic, including that of airline Swiss. But this time, it’s not just alternative routes that are blocked.
Read moreFINMA pulls the plug on Bank MBaer
The Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has liquidated MBaer Merchant Bank. Around 700 customers with 4.9 billion Swiss francs are affected.
Read moreHow ChatGPT and Coop inflate their sales figures
All companies try to generate high sales. But the figures do not always reflect actual sales, as some examples show.
Read moreFederal statisticians conjure up inflation
The Federal Statistical Office is adjusting the way it calculates inflation in Switzerland. This will enable the country to escape from unpopular deflation.
Read moreKeller-Sutter reveals real reason for CS’s downfall
Switzerland is telling all kinds of fairy tales about why crisis-stricken bank Credit Suisse disappeared. But the finance minister is talking herself into trouble.
Read moreRegulators take finfluencers to task
Self-proclaimed financial experts promise quick money on social networks. Regulators, such as Ex-FINMA-director Branson, are now taking action.
Read moreTrump stirs up the world at WEF in Davos
US President Trump presented his view of the world in his eagerly awaited speech at the WEF. Switzerland came in for some criticism.
Read moreCommodity giants awaken from their slumber
Secretive Swiss commodity companies such as Glencore, Trafigura, Vitol & Co. are emerging from the shadows. They all play a role in global politics.
Read moreSwiss army devours 8.5 billion annually
Countries include diverse items in their defense spending. Switzerland shows how it calculates this and discloses its army’s impressive revenues.
Read moreCrans-Montana hits insurer Axa hard
Axa Switzerland suffered several major losses in the Crans-Montana inferno. The insurer from Winterthur has responded with a proposal.
Read moreFire tragedy teaches Switzerland a bitter health lesson
The inferno in Crans-Montana has sent shockwaves through Switzerland. But the rude awakening is yet to come with in-depth analysis of the fire disaster.
Read moreBillionaires everywhere you look
Multibillionaires are becoming more diverse and mobile. However, the transfer of wealth is shifting the focus away from securing wealth.
Read moreCapital markets cheer hurricane season
Hurricane Melissa caused devastation in 2025. But this is all small fry, as the insurance industry and stock markets now reveal.
Read morePictet navigates the stock market jungle
The direction of the capital markets is uncertain than ever before. The Geneva-based private bank Pictet reveals what investors can expect in 2026.
Read moreAmericans snap up commodities trader Gunvor
The Geneva-based commodities group Gunvor is getting new owners and a new CEO. It all has to do with a Lukoil deal that the US is blocking.
Read moreTreasure hunt at Zurich’s Dolder Grand hotel
It is rare to get a glimpse behind the scenes of the commodities industry. But the Swiss Mining Institute provided insights into gold, uranium, and copper.
Read moreHayek criticizes Switzerland’s capitulation to the US
Swiss Watch magnate Nick Hayek does not want Switzerland to become a vassal of the US and the EU. That would take courage, as he emphasizes now.
Read moreThe truth about the downfall of Credit Suisse
All parties involved have so far denied that the US had any influence over the downfall of Credit Suisse. But muula.ch has uncovered the truth.
Read moreChristoph Blocher wants to break up UBS
For SVP doyen Christoph Blocher, UBS is too big for Switzerland following its merger with CS. The country’s risk management plays a role here.
Read moreSaudi-Swiss company goes public
Swiss companies can successfully expand into the Middle East. A small vehicle manufacturer from the St. Gallen Rhine Valley is going public in Saudi Arabia.
Read moreNext tsunami to prolong life
Increases in life expectancy usually occur in waves, and a new surge is on the horizon. Now two keys to ‘success’ are emerging.
Read more43 years of paying rent in Zurich
The Swiss real estate market is booming, and home ownership is becoming unattainable for many. However, one institution is primarily to blame for this.
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