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ZURICH, April 16 (Reuters) - Uncertainty over the economic outlook for Switzerland has risen due to the conflict in the Middle East and global developments pose the main risk for inflation, minutes of ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday surprised the market with a decision to lower its main policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5%, saying national inflation is likely to stay below 2% for the ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Swiss–Vietnam dialogue advances cooperation in AI, fintech
Vietnam dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech) built on trusted digital infrastructure took place on April 13 in Zurich, bringing together representatives from ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Switzerland's KOF Institute Expects Economic Growth to Slow Next Year Despite Trade Deal
ZURICH, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Swiss economic growth will slow in 2026, the KOF Institute at ETH in Zurich forecast on Monday, as the positive impact of the agreement to reduce U.S. tariffs is offset ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: World Economic Forum to kick off in Davos, Switzerland with global elites likely to face flak for private jets
With the World Economic Forum starting in Monday, business executives, celebrities, billionaires and government officials will likely be hit with the usual hypocrisy criticisms seen in years past. The ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Switzerland Secures the Crown as Europe’s Undisputed Crypto Capital
According to a new report by Swiss venture capital firm CV VC, Switzerland completely dominated the regional crypto industry in 2025.
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Switzerland plans stricter rules for real estate purchases by foreigners
The Swiss government plans to amend the Lex Koller law to impose tighter regulations on foreign real estate purchases, aiming to address housing shortages. Citizens from non-EU countries will need ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Switzerland cuts growth forecasts as German economic woes weigh
ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government cut its growth forecasts for this year and next for the second time on Thursday, highlighting the impact of a rapidly deteriorating economic outlook in its ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Watch President Trump speak to World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Trump was speaking to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, early Wednesday morning, Jan. 21. His trip ...
News Switzerland » Zurich » Economy: Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday surprised the market with a decision to lower its main policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5%. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the Swiss central ...