AI, federalism, and the new economic power
The future of wealth will not be centralized: AI will not simply transform work, but will redefine who holds control over wealth.
Bilateral agreements and sovereignty: why Switzerland risks losing competitiveness
Between European cooperation and national autonomy: the limits of current agreements and the need for a more selective strategy
The strong franc and the swiss economy
Between global safe-haven currency, high domestic prices, and cross-border consumption patterns
Milei and the Argentine rebirth
Inflation plummets and poverty declines as encouraging signs emerge for the libertarian government of Milei, which relies on austerity and…
Switzerland between cycling, walking and health
Slow mobility and quality of life: between Alps and cities, a European model of sustainability
Crypto rising: Regulatory and policy implications
President Trump’s pro-crypto policies could spark renewed growth and innovation in the U.S. digital currency landscape.
Zurich new Big Tech capital in Europe
A compact and innovative hub that challenges Silicon Valley
Switzerland and Liechtenstein strengthen cooperation in the field of innovation
New cooperation agreement to promote high-risk projects, support start-ups and foster economic and social growth in both countries.
Donald Trump begins mandate as 47th President of the United States
The President issued an unprecedented series of executive orders in the early hours of his term, decisively dictating the political line…
80 billion profit for the SNB in 2024
CHF 3 billion will be distributed to the Confederation and the cantons, while the distribution reserve is back in the positive
Central banks weigh economic growth against inflation control
Despite some victories in the U.S. and the eurozone, policymakers now face the challenge of maintaining economic growth while restraining…
New Customs Rules 2025: Franchise Reduced to 150 Francs
Federal Council reduces deductible limit to combat shopping tourism
The long-term effects of inflation include rising inequality
Inflation shifts investment from growth to speculation, slowing development and feeding social strife, but governments remain addicted to…
Why Argentina might switch to the dollar
President Milei has proposed that Argentina adopt the U.S. dollar to help cure its economic woes. Politics and his own fiscal policy…
100 years ago Liechtenstein embraced the Swiss franc
On April 11, 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein officially adopted the Swiss franc as its legal tender, abandoning the Austrian krone.…
The U.S.-China tug-of-war over chips and capital
The U.S. and China are wrangling over Western investment into chips and other advanced technologies, with the long-term consequences of…