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The Swiss franc’s status as a ‘safe haven’ is bringing Switzerland cash. However, this leaves the National Bank with only one option for action.

The umbrella organization of Swiss business, Economiesuisse, is taking a combative stance on three issues. For Switzerland is a lot at stake.

US president Donald Trump is on the verge of achieving a key point in his economic policy program. After that, priorities will change.

Due to linguistic diversity, misunderstandings are a daily occurrence in Switzerland. Viola Amherd took advantage of this when purchasing US fighter jets.

The Swiss have a far-reaching decision to make. Tradition versus modernity and the role of the state are all on the agenda.

Switzerland is upset about the erratic US President Trump, even though he is merely continuing with his strategy. The problems clearly lie on the Swiss side.

Switzerland wanted to protect “Switzerland” and the Swiss cross in a globalized world. But this is now becoming a stumbling block with the US.

Switzerland dispatched President Karin Keller-Sutter to dissuade Trump from imposing high punitive tariffs. But this all went completely pear shaped.

Artificial intelligence AI is permeating the world of work. However, the skills that people will need in the future lie beyond rote learning.

The most important economic data currently comes from the US labor market. But US President Donald Trump first had to deal with a problem.

Switzerland has scrutinized the five most important countries in its Asia G20 strategy. However, only the Middle Kingdom is of any great importance.

US President Donald Trump, of all people, is leading the reform push in the European Union. Switzerland is right in the middle of it all with its EU package.

Contrary to many opinions, the dollar is and remains the world’s leading currency. Periods of weakness highlight balancing mechanisms for investors.

Head of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has given a remarkable speech. But the US President is unlikely to have liked it at all.

After bankers and commodity traders, the Americans are now targeting the country’s Swiss lawyers. As always, it’s all about the money.

Star economist Hans-Werner Sinn explained world events at the University of Lucerne. Thousands were left in shock – all except Christoph Blocher.

The whole world is puzzling over what US President Donald Trump is up to. His approach with a global recession is a clever move for the USA.

The G20 countries have agreed on effective taxation of the ultra-rich. Switzerland is of course on board.

Developments in Germany are now worrying. Politicians are no longer in control of the situation and are placing a heavy burden on companies.

The EU has far-too-high error rates when it comes to cohesion spending. If shortcomings are discovered, even more money is given.

Economist Hans-Werner Sinn shows in Lucerne what ails the global financial system. He even finds in Switzerland the solution to the Euro’s problems.

The Federal Council has presented its report on Credit Suisse. However, the events leading to the bank’s demise are described in a different way.

Martin Schlegel, the crown favorite to become head of the SNB, defends interventions on the market. He says they are essential for stable prices.

The World Economic Forum WEF is a platform for big speeches. But really important is what gestures mean and what happens in the background in Davos.

The Swiss Business Association has chosen a successor for director Hans-Ulrich Bigler. The personnel matter makes people sit up.