Swiss banks will have to dress warmly
Swiss financial institutions are coming under pressure from all sides. So not only is competition strengthening, but major shareholders are also likely to interfere – loudly.
Read moreWarren Buffett emulates the Swiss National Bank
Stock market guru Warren Buffett has presented the results for the third quarter from his holding Berkshire Hathaway. And the losses are horrendous.
Read moreBakers go on the offensive
The energy crisis and rising prices are putting bakeries under pressure. With a trick, they are now fighting the decline in sales.
Read moreNew luxury airline will fly to Switzerland
While airlines often just cut corners, a startup wants to once again stylize flying business class as a luxury. And Switzerland is in on the action.
Read moreOne piece of news sends share price up 30 percent
It’s a tragedy when companies don’t have the right management. Now it turns out that investors can make a decision about that ahead of time, too.
Read moreThe whole world is drawn to faraway places
The latest travel data impressively show how tourists at home and abroad are currently behaving. There is no sign of a slowdown in the trend.
Read moreGold is back in vogue
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.
Read moreU.S.A. revives old source of income
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.
Read moreUBS finally recognizes the signs of the times
The Swiss bank UBS has resisted cryptocurrencies for what feels like ages. Especially ex-Chairman Axel Weber was a troublemaker there. Now the bank apparently realizes its mistake.
Read moreThree new horror messages from Credit Suisse
The bank Credit Suisse recently announced its new strategy and parts of its quarterly report. Now it has published the full report and new problems are coming to light.
Read moreSwiss Group grows brilliantly
The whole world is talking about crisis and recession. Yet numerous Swiss companies are thriving and optimistic about the future, as examples show.
Read moreEconomics professor sues the OPEC
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.
Read moreCredit Suisse management is spared one worry
Credit Suisse is in a deep crisis. But the Swiss bank currently has little to fear from the Swiss stock exchange (SIX) in one important respect.
Read moreDespite horror stories there are bright spots
The bad news about the way the world is going gives Swiss people the creeps. Yet the situation is really not so bad.
Read moreSwiss banks practically shot down ‘Basel III Final’
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.
Read moreMartullo-Blocher pokes finger in parliament’s wound
Magdalena Martullo-Blocher has taken a swipe at parliamentarians. In doing so, the SVP national councillor and entrepreneur has hit a sore spot.
Read moreSwiss insurer entices with risk-free profit
Lausanne-based insurer Vaudoise has made an offer to investors. What this entails, muula.ch investigates.
Read moreUpward shopping trend remains fully intact
The Swiss retail trade cannot complain about declining revenues. Even excluding inflation, sales know only one direction.
Read moreSwiss Central Bank is now paying its bills
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.
Read moreTwo companies come up with the same marketing idea
Discount retailer Aldi Suisse and airline Swiss are coming up with similar marketing ideas. Now they are fighting over the brands ‘Saveurs Suisses’ and ‘Swiss Saveurs’.
Read moreCredit Suisse becomes more self-confident again
The bank Credit Suisse is in a deep crisis. A strategy adjustment gives the important credit institution new self-confidence.
Read moreMystery solved around departure of Migros CEO
Last week the top director of the retailer Migros resigned. Now it is becoming clearer what, probably, actually happened, contrary to the official version.
Read moreZurich repeats unusual art event
Curious people can soon experience a new art project in Zurich. It’s about a pop-up hotel again, where artists design the rooms.
Read moreEconomists could also make weather forecasts
Economic forecasts are often off the mark. As current examples show, interested parties should also pay attention to other signals.
Read moreVisana health insurance enters new territory
Health insurer Visana has taken a step toward better cost management. The new partnership sounds really promising.
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