macro

Switzerland always pretends to be environmentally friendly. Yet this is not at all true when it comes to one of the most significant types of pollution.

Wages will rise like they haven’t done in a long time. Inflation is eating away at some of it, but in the long run workers have extremely good cards to play.

The price of gold had fallen dramatically with the rise of the dollar. As data shows, one group of customers is taking particular advantage of this.

The U.S. state spends a lot of money and officials have to make sure that enough funds are coming in. One source is bubbling up at the moment.

An economist is suing the OPEC cartel for around 50 Swiss francs. But the case could cost the participants in the oil cartel millions, if not billions.

The bad news about the way the world is going gives Swiss people the creeps. Yet the situation is really not so bad.

The Swiss regulation for banks’ own funds as well as some Finma rules are to be adjusted. However, the planned changes are not at all palatable to the local financial institutions.

Magdalena Martullo-Blocher has taken a swipe at parliamentarians. In doing so, the SVP national councillor and entrepreneur has hit a sore spot.

The Swiss retail trade cannot complain about declining revenues. Even excluding inflation, sales know only one direction.

The Swiss Central Bank (SNB) has weakened the franc for years and has accumulated many capital investments in the process. These are now losing value and causing its own funds to shrink.

The bank Credit Suisse is in a deep crisis. A strategy adjustment gives the important credit institution new self-confidence.

Economic forecasts are often off the mark. As current examples show, interested parties should also pay attention to other signals.

The Swiss government is notoriously cash-strapped and desperate for revenue sources. Now it seems to have found a solution to a controversial tax issue.

The capriciousness of the capital markets has taken its toll on Swiss pension funds. Hundreds now have a funding ratio of less than 100 percent.

Dozens of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas are parked off the coasts of Europe. This is surprising, because there is a shortage of supply everywhere. But one explanation sounds logical.

Former federal councillor Doris Leuthard has revealed details of her new project. It involves really big things for Switzerland.

The impression is created that everyone could wish for something from the state. Yet Switzerland’s finances are completely stretched to the limit. So what is to be done?

Swiss foreign trade remained up in the third quarter of 2022. Two goods and two countries in particular stand out.

Switzerland urgently needs a highly-qualified workforce. But the country’s largest party is not playing along with the most obvious solution.

The decision of the Federal Assembly to amend the Energy Act is causing displeasure. Now two dozen citizens are fighting back in federal court and their arguments are hard to dismiss.

Famed economics professor Vernon Smith is known for his calls for the greatest possible freedom for business. Is he changing his mind because he is now blessed with age wisdom?

Unemployment insurance was once financially unbalanced and in debt. However, the measures taken since the beginning of the millennium are having an effect.

Inflation has increased significantly over the course of the year. Now there are further signs that the end of the line has been reached in terms of buoyancy.

Bossard Group, which operates as a supplier to industry as well as in logistics, is accelerating its growth. This is good news.

Ex-defense minister Ueli Maurer was desperate to have a Swiss jet for the federal government. And the purchase was a worthwhile investment.