Economy
The Swiss and euro-area economies: SNB and ECB policy, inflation, growth data and what they mean for rates and the franc.
ECB's Vujčić Outlines Case for Simplifying EU Bank Rules to Boost Competitiveness
Speaking in Frankfurt, ECB Vice-President Boris Vujčić urged simpler regulatory frameworks and deeper financial integration to enhance European banking competitiveness.
French Bond Sell-Off Revives Euro Crisis Fears as Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs
France's soaring borrowing costs and a proposed budget of €43 billion in cuts and tax hikes have sparked severe market turmoil, driving the Franco-German yield spread to its widest level since 2012.
Swiss National Bank and FDF Sign Profit Distribution Accord for 2026–2030
The Swiss National Bank and the Federal Department of Finance have agreed on profit distribution modalities of up to CHF 6 billion annually for financial years 2026 to 2030.
Swiss analysts anticipate higher inflation and rates while keeping growth outlook positive
A UBS-CFA survey shows a sharp shift in expectations for Swiss inflation and interest rates in September, yet analysts remain upbeat on medium‑term growth and equities.
SNB holds policy rate at 0% as inflation eases and GDP growth stays strong
The Swiss National Bank left its key rate unchanged, citing modest inflation pressure and robust Q2 GDP, while signalling readiness to intervene in foreign‑exchange markets.
SNB Holds Rates at Zero as Rate-Hike Speculation Stirs
The Swiss National Bank kept its key rate at 0.00% and upgraded its inflation outlook, though economists are divided on when — or if — a rate hike will follow.
SNB maintains zero rates amid inflation concerns, defends UBS capital rules
Swiss central bank leaves key rate unchanged at 0%, rejects calls for rate hikes despite inflation pressures and franc weakness.
SNB Leaves Rates at 0% Amid Rising Swiss Inflation
Swiss central bank maintains benchmark rate at zero percent despite inflation pressures, citing energy price spikes as key driver.
SNB Holds Rates at 0% Amid Rising Inflation and Global Uncertainty
Swiss National Bank leaves policy rate unchanged at 0% while noting elevated inflation pressures and geopolitical risks.
Switzerland's SNB Keeps Rates at 0% Amid Global Tightening
Switzerland's central bank defies global rate hikes, but markets expect a move by early 2027. The Swiss franc's strength and unique economic factors help keep inflation low.
Swiss Central Bank May Raise Rates as Inflation Outlook Improves: Swiss Life
Chief economist Marc Brütsch says the SNB could lift its policy rate from zero, while jobless recovery and AI-driven labor shifts shape the economic outlook.
Euro area sovereign yields rise as French debt risk spikes
French OAT yields hit 4.5% and CDS spreads surge to 2020 highs, while German yields stay near 3.2% after the ECB lifted rates to 2.5%, raising concerns over euro‑zone fiscal health.
FTSE 100 edges higher as UK borrowing data heightens Budget pressure
Sterling stabilizes and equities edge up as August public sector borrowing hits a record £18.3 billion, compressing Chancellor John Healey’s fiscal headroom ahead of the October Budget.
European Stocks Slide After ECB Lifts Rates to Highest Since April 2025
STOXX 600 fell 0.7% as the European Central Bank raised its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, while Brent crude breached $100 a barrel amid surging eurozone inflation.
Euro Yields Hold Multi-Year Peaks as Crude Surges Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
German bunds stay near 13-year highs as Brent crude jumps to $112 a barrel on Middle East tensions, with Fed and ECB policymakers bracing for fresh inflationary pressure.
Swiss Economic Calendar: SNB Policy Update, Federal Votes, Roche Pharma Day This Week
The Swiss National Bank will release its balance of payments and monetary policy assessment this week, alongside federal votes on Sep 27 and earnings from firms including Hilti, Hilti and Roche.
SMI Expected Higher After Tuesday Loss; Markets Await Fed Rate Call
The Swiss Market Index opens in positive territory ahead of a widely expected 25-basis-point rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, while oil retreats and crypto stocks stumble on regulatory headlines.
Swiss asking rents fall for first time in five years
Newhome data shows a 1.7% drop in national listing prices from July 2025 to July 2026, led by sharp declines in Ticino and Zurich.
SMI Expected Lower as Oil Above $100 Weighs on Global Markets
Swiss index slides amid rising oil, inflation fears; Meta surges on AI launch while Asian stocks dip.
Central banks face tricky calls as energy prices complicate inflation outlook
The ECB expects a September rate hike, but Fed policymakers are split on further moves, while the SNB sees room to hold steady.
Swiss Economic Calendar: Sep 10–17 Covers Earnings, Inflation Data and Policy Meetings
Switzerland's key economic releases include BFS inflation figures, Repower and Helvetia Baloise half-year results, OECD country report, and UBS banking-law testimony before the Council of States.
ECB, Fed, SNB Face Divergent Rate Paths as Energy Prices Complicate Outlook
Central banks navigate diverging inflation pressures and growth signals ahead of key September meetings in Frankfurt, Washington, and Bern.
Switzerland Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 1.7% as Franc Weakness Helps
SECO lifts 2026 growth projection to 1.7% from 0.9%, citing stronger-than-expected Q2 data and a weaker franc boosting exports.
FINMA reports stable supervised institutions despite rising global risks in 2025
Swiss financial regulator says banks and insurers held steady through geopolitical turbulence, but flagged liquidity gaps in 8.2% of bond funds under stress scenarios.
Swiss Economic Calendar: SNB Policy Readings, Corporate Earnings Key This Week
Switzerland's economic and corporate calendar features SNB assessments, major results, and strategy launches across banking, real estate and industrials.