macro

Switzerland wanted to put a bar on new physician licensing. But this backfired and it is being revised – with an almost funny justification.

Swiss foreign trade has been top so far. But in the fourth quarter of 2022, it declined and, adjusted for inflation, 2022 was a real flop.

The ‘Who’s Who’ meet at the World Economic Forum. The Swiss government painted a bad picture in Davos. Even Spain did better and met the economic elite.

The EU has sanctioned China for human rights violations. Yet Switzerland is doing an egg dance about it instead of speaking clearly.

Switzerland stands like a rock in the world, barely moving even when everything around is shifting. But now it wants to give up this advantage.

The federal government’s pension fund, Publica, missed adjustments in its investments. The implications for those affected are enormous.

The quality of medical services still plays far-too-little a role in the Swiss healthcare system. But some stakeholders want to change that.

The Civic Democrats are the economic promoters in Switzerland. But an analysis of the votes shows who is putting the brakes on business the most.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has called off the distribution to the Confederation and cantons. But they would probably not have to do without.

The World Economic Forum WEF publishes its latest risk report. But the ‘end of the world’ is also speckled by bright spots.

The new Swiss government has set its priorities. Some goals, however, seem unattainable in light of the vested interests.

Switzerland and China are moving ever closer together. Now Switzerland is taking another step towards the Middle Kingdom.

The world is out of joint in many places. But one country is mastering its way in exemplary fashion.

Switzerland and China cooperate in numerous areas. Now the two countries are moving closer together on one more issue.

The Swiss National Bank SNB incurred a mega loss in the capital markets last year. Only one position went slightly up.

Prosperity has plummeted in the U.K. after Brexit. Switzerland can learn from this for its relationship with the EU.

Switzerland must choose again between money or politics. Another neutral country shows that this is possible even in the Middle East conflict.

Swiss stock exchange SIX wants to use sanctions to encourage market participants to comply with its rules. A recent case shows how poorly it all works.

Switzerland, like the rest of the world, is fighting against rising inflation. In doing so, it has a wild card in its hand and is eagerly using it.

Farmers want to build contemporary buildings and this should benefit Switzerland threefold. Of course, Swiss farmers want something in return.

German economics professor Hans-Werner Sinn is known for calling a spade a spade. Now he is opening eyes about the energy policy of the Green Party.

Forecasts about the Swiss economic outlook are currently cloudy. However, a well-known indicator has come to a very different conclusion.

The Swiss Federal Audit Office SFAO should turn over every stone. But in three places the financial auditors are not allowed to look at all.

It’s always tricky when the management asks its employees about their situation at work. The federal government does this, but draws wrong conclusions.

Swiss banks want to get back business they once lost. To do so they spare no effort and, yet look out for themselves.