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Uncertainty about the future of the economy has now also reached companies. But they are still reacting calmly.

In Switzerland the costs of congestion have not yet been quantified. Yet these would be significant amounts.

The Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) has once again put an area under the microscope. This time the auditors show how cantons are unnecessarily wresting money from the federal government.

Despite the capers in the capital markets, the Swiss stock exchange (SIX) had a comparatively busy September. One category in particular stands out.

Consumer prices surprisingly fell by 0.2 percent in September. The momentum of inflation was broken for the first time.

Hurricanes are usually known only for destruction and suffering. But Ian may succeed in doing something that has been impossible for decades.

The CEO of the Renault car company, Luca de Meo, has called the ban on internal combustion engines ‘completely illogical.’ But his proposal sounds exciting.

The U.S. is taking agrochemical company Syngenta to task. This is likely related to its owners and illustrates how politicians use companies for their own purposes.

Retail sales increased sharply in August 2022 compared to the same month of last year. But it’s not just price increases that are having an effect.

The number of health insurers in Switzerland has again been reduced. But this time, for one company, the reasons for disappearing are different from the usual suspects.

Swiss banks welcome the idea of offering an economic perspective to severely over-indebted individuals. However, the financial institutions reject a bill on debt relief.

Over the past few years the federal government has handed out around half a billion Swiss francs in support of sport. Some of that money has been misappropriated – and not all of it is coming back.

Health insurance premiums will rise by 6.6 percent next year. Health Minister Alain Berset has again cleverly threaded the communication.

The Americans will resume inspecting the preparation of financial statements in Switzerland. After a long pause they are now getting back to work.

Business network Linkedin has conducted numerous experiments to improve its algorithms in the background. The results are astounding.

The Swiss central bank, SNB, has raised the key interest rates by 0.75 percentage points, analogous to the U.S. central bank, the Fed. However, the explanations sound different.

The U.S. Federal Reserve Bank – the Fed – has raised interest rates for the fifth time this year. The statements of the head of the Fed Jerome Powell get under the skin.

The Federal Court has given a municipality the right to have its own regulations regarding wind turbines. The case also sets back the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.

The president of Santésuisse, Martin Landolt, wants to fight the rise in premiums within the health care system. His attempt could bring improvement.

The energy crisis has already led to unorthodox measures. Now Switzerland is even relaxing the limits on pollutant emissions.

The Swiss Federal Council took further decisions on Russia at its meeting on Friday. But others have already beaten the committee to the punch.

There are many indicators for the gloominess of the economy. But a sign of the times is the non plus ultra.

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Seco, has published incorrect figures for gross domestic product – GDP. Numerous values had to be adjusted.

The Federal Tax Administration has set new limitation periods in motion. It concerns the claim for the refund of withholding tax.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied by very practical problems. Central banks around the world are under pressure to act.